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Method and apparatus for gaming with simulation of telephone for player interaction

  • US 6,575,829 B2
  • Filed: 09/27/2001
  • Issued: 06/10/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/27/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A gaming device for playing games of chance, comprising:

  • a gaming unit configured for operation in a first mode for play of a primary game and in a second mode for play of a bonus game;

    wherein the gaming unit when enabled in the first mode is operable to randomly generate and display at least one combination of symbols selected from a plurality of symbols during play of the primary game, at least some combinations of symbols comprising winning outcomes for the primary game and at least one outcome of the primary game comprising at least one element to enable operation of the gaming unit in the second mode for play of a bonus game;

    wherein the game unit when enabled in the second mode is operable to communicate with a player to provide the player with an opportunity to play one of a plurality of bonus games and to make and communicate at least two choices associated with play of the one bonus game to the gaming unit, each of the at least two choices being available from a plurality of choices, and the gaming unit is operable in the second mode to randomly generate an outcome for the bonus game subsequent to the communication of the at least two choices;

    wherein each of the plurality of bonus games is configured as a simulation of a telephone call event and the gaming unit is configured to communicate with the player in association with play of each bonus game of the plurality through a phone link operably coupled to the gaming unit.

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