Slot machine game and system with improved jackpot feature
First Claim
1. A method for use with a controller connected to a plurality of gaming devices via a network, the method comprising the steps of:
- facilitating a play of a first game in which a player can wager an amount of credits on an outcome of the first game;
detecting an occurrence of a trigger event during the play of the first game;
facilitating a play of a second game in response to detecting the occurrence of the trigger event;
determining an outcome of the second game;
identifying one of a plurality of separate jackpot prizes to be awarded to the player based on the outcome of the second game;
wherein the occurrence of the trigger event is based on a predefined turnover value and the amount of credits wagered on the first game, and the predefined turnover value is an expected turnover of the gaming machine between a first occurrence of the trigger event during play of the first game and a subsequent consecutive second occurrence of the trigger event during play of a subsequent first game.
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Abstract
A system for awarding a progressive prize includes a bank of gaming machines accepting different bets per play as selected by a player. A random number is selected from a predetermined fixed range of numbers that does not change during play of a gaming machine. The player is allotted one or more numbers for each credit bet. The allotted numbers represent a subset of the predetermined fixed range of numbers. A feature game is triggered for the progressive prize based on a numerical comparison between the selected random number and the number(s) allotted to the player. Certain embodiments provide a trigger condition for a feature outcome based on an event having a probability related to credits bet per game at a gaming machine. A probability of success in the feature game may be higher than a probability of success in the base game.
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4 Claims
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1. A method for use with a controller connected to a plurality of gaming devices via a network, the method comprising the steps of:
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facilitating a play of a first game in which a player can wager an amount of credits on an outcome of the first game; detecting an occurrence of a trigger event during the play of the first game; facilitating a play of a second game in response to detecting the occurrence of the trigger event; determining an outcome of the second game; identifying one of a plurality of separate jackpot prizes to be awarded to the player based on the outcome of the second game; wherein the occurrence of the trigger event is based on a predefined turnover value and the amount of credits wagered on the first game, and the predefined turnover value is an expected turnover of the gaming machine between a first occurrence of the trigger event during play of the first game and a subsequent consecutive second occurrence of the trigger event during play of a subsequent first game. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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