Multiple primary games for a gaming device
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1. A gaming system providing multiple, distinct primary games for game play, the gaming system comprising:
- a memory device storing sets of instructions, each set for executing one two or more primary games;
a central processing unit operatively coupled with the memory device configured to execute only one of the two or more primary games and prevent execution of another primary game in response to receiving a wager, wherein only a single primary game is executed per wager, and wherein the central processing unit is operatively coupled to a player input mechanism;
a primary game selector operatively coupled with the central processing unit and configured to select only one of the primary games from the memory device, for execution by the central processing unit, in response to receiving the wager, wherein the primary game selector is activated in response to player activation and uses a random number generator that is weighted to statistically select a first primary game from the two or more primary games more often than a second primary game from the two or more primary games, and wherein the gaming system presents no options in which players may specifically select the first primary game or specifically select the second primary game; and
a game display for presenting the selected primary game.
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Abstract
A system and method for providing multiple, primary games in a gaming device are disclosed. In one embodiment a gaming machine comprises a memory means for storing two or more primary games. A central processing unit is operatively connected to a player input mechanism, wherein the central processing unit receives a trigger to select one of the primary games for game play. A primary game selection means selects one of the primary games from the memory means, and the selected primary game is displayed on a game display.
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1. A gaming system providing multiple, distinct primary games for game play, the gaming system comprising:
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a memory device storing sets of instructions, each set for executing one two or more primary games; a central processing unit operatively coupled with the memory device configured to execute only one of the two or more primary games and prevent execution of another primary game in response to receiving a wager, wherein only a single primary game is executed per wager, and wherein the central processing unit is operatively coupled to a player input mechanism; a primary game selector operatively coupled with the central processing unit and configured to select only one of the primary games from the memory device, for execution by the central processing unit, in response to receiving the wager, wherein the primary game selector is activated in response to player activation and uses a random number generator that is weighted to statistically select a first primary game from the two or more primary games more often than a second primary game from the two or more primary games, and wherein the gaming system presents no options in which players may specifically select the first primary game or specifically select the second primary game; and a game display for presenting the selected primary game. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for playing a game on a gaming system having at least two distinct primary games and a central processing unit, the method comprising:
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providing the gaming system that includes the at least two distinct primary games, each primary game including a processor, a memory device, and a game display coupled to the central processing unit; the central processing unit receiving a player wager from an input mechanism operatively coupled to the gaming system; the central processing unit enabling a primary game selector to select only one primary game from the at least two distinct primary games for game play, wherein selection of the primary game is not determined by the player; the central processing unit activating effects to draw attention to a location of the selected primary game; the central processing unit enabling execution of only one of the at least two distinct primary games and preventing execution of another distinct primary game in response to the received wager, wherein the primary game selector is activated in response to player activation and uses a random number generator that is weighted to statistically select a first primary game from the at least two distinct primary games more often than a second primary game from the at least two distinct primary games, and wherein the gaming system presents no options in which players may specifically select the first primary game or specifically select the second primary game; the processor of the selected primary game presenting a game outcome to the player; and the central processing unit awarding a payout for the game outcome when the game outcome is a winning game outcome. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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Current AssigneeLNW Gaming Incorporated (Light & Wonder Incorporated)
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Original AssigneeBally Gaming Incorporated (Light & Wonder Incorporated)
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InventorsHein, Marvin A., Vallejo, John R., Mitchell, Michael J., Schultz, David B.
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Primary Examiner(s)Shah; Milap
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Application NumberUS11/537,471Publication NumberTime in Patent Office1,684 DaysField of Search463/30, 463/16, 463/20, 463/25, 463/29US Class Current463/29CPC Class CodesG07F 17/32 for games, toys, sports, or...G07F 17/3211 Display meansG07F 17/3213 Details of moving display e...G07F 17/3232 wherein the operator is inf...G07F 17/3239 Tracking of individual playersG07F 17/3262 Player actions which determ...G07F 17/3267 Game outcomes which determi...
