WAGERING GAME, GAMING MACHINE, GAMING SYSTEM, AND METHOD WITH A PLAYER-DETERMINABLE FEATURE GAME ASPECT
First Claim
1. A method of providing a player-interactive feature game, the method including:
- receiving one or more primary game inputs through a gaming machine to initiate one or more plays of a primary game;
after the one or more plays of the primary game, initiating a feature game in which a respective outcome is defined by a function of at least two independent variables and in which each respective outcome is associated with a respective probability of obtaining that outcome such that the feature game provides a spectrum of feature game outcome probabilities;
setting a respective value for each of the at least two independent variables, wherein the value set for at least one of the at least two independent variables is dictated by a player selection received through the gaming machine, and wherein the value set for at least one of the at least two independent variables is determined randomly or pseudo-randomly; and
determining the outcome of the feature game based on the values set for the at least two independent variables.
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Abstract
A wagering game, gaming machine, networked gaming system, and associated methods are disclosed including a bank of gaming machines connected to an overhead display enabling players at the respective gaming machines to qualify to play a player-interactive community feature game displayed on the overhead display wherein each qualified player may sequentially launch one or more virtual objects or projectiles and accumulate awards as the objects traverse a virtual surface shown on the overhead display. A stand-alone wagering game with a player-interactive feature game is also disclosed. Additionally disclosed is a web-based community game system wherein players may login, accumulate points, and redeem awards either online or at networked casino site.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of providing a player-interactive feature game, the method including:
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receiving one or more primary game inputs through a gaming machine to initiate one or more plays of a primary game; after the one or more plays of the primary game, initiating a feature game in which a respective outcome is defined by a function of at least two independent variables and in which each respective outcome is associated with a respective probability of obtaining that outcome such that the feature game provides a spectrum of feature game outcome probabilities; setting a respective value for each of the at least two independent variables, wherein the value set for at least one of the at least two independent variables is dictated by a player selection received through the gaming machine, and wherein the value set for at least one of the at least two independent variables is determined randomly or pseudo-randomly; and determining the outcome of the feature game based on the values set for the at least two independent variables. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 16)
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9. A gaming system including:
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at least one display device; a player input system; at least one processor; and at least one memory device storing instructions executable by the at least one processor to; receive one or more primary game inputs through the player input system to initiate one or more plays of a primary game; after the one or more plays of the primary game, initiate a feature game in which a respective outcome is defined by a function of at least two independent variables and in which each respective outcome is associated with a respective probability of obtaining that outcome such that the feature game provides a spectrum of feature game outcome probabilities; set a respective value for each of the at least two independent variables, wherein the value set for at least one of the at least two independent variables is dictated by a player selection received through the player input system, and wherein the value set for at least one of the at least two independent variables is determined randomly or pseudo-randomly; and determine the outcome of the feature game based on the values set for the at least two independent variables. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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17. A program product stored on one or more data storage devices, the program code including:
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player input program code executable to receive one or more primary game inputs through a gaming machine to initiate one or more plays of a primary game, and to receive one or more feature game selections through the gaming machine; and feature game program code executable to; (i) initiate a feature game after the one or more plays of the primary game, wherein a respective outcome of the feature game is defined by a function of at least two independent variables and wherein each respective outcome is associated with a respective probability of obtaining that outcome such that the feature game provides a spectrum of feature game outcome probabilities; (ii) set a respective value for each of the at least two independent variables, wherein the value set for at least one of the at least two independent variables is dictated by a respective player selection received through the gaming machine, and wherein the value set for at least one of the at least two independent variables is determined randomly or pseudo-randomly; and (iii) determine the outcome of the feature game based on the values set for the at least two independent variables. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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