Wagering Game System With Player Rewards
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1. A method of conducting a wagering game, comprising:
- identifying a player as a member of certain group; and
offering the player options related to the wagering game, the options being unavailable to players who are not members of the certain group.
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Abstract
According to one aspect of the present invention, a gaming system includes a method of conducting a wagering game. The method includes identifying a player as a member of certain group, and offering the player options related to the wagering game. The options are unavailable to players who are not members of the certain group.
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45 Claims
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1. A method of conducting a wagering game, comprising:
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identifying a player as a member of certain group; and offering the player options related to the wagering game, the options being unavailable to players who are not members of the certain group. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for operating a credit-based wagering game with points associated with the wagering game, comprising:
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in response to performing an act associated with the wagering game, awarding the points; and using the points to obtain various assets. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A method for redeeming points associated with a wagering game, comprising:
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in response to a player performing an act associated with the wagering game, awarding the points; and redeeming the points at a venue associated with a player rewards system. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36)
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37. A method for conducting a wagering game, comprising selecting a randomly selected outcome of a plurality of outcomes in response to receiving a credits wager and a points wager.
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38. A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game, comprising a display that includes a single paytable having symbol combinations for awarding credit awards and point awards.
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39. A method for conducting a wagering game, comprising:
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accumulating points or awarding points during the wagering game; redeeming a wagering asset in exchange for one or more accumulated points, the wagering asset having an associated value that fluctuates based on a predetermined condition.
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40. A method for recording points associated with wagering games, comprising:
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accumulating the points based on outcomes of wagering games played on a plurality of gaming machines; and storing the points in a memory device in association with a player identifier. - View Dependent Claims (43)
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41. A method for conducting a wagering game, comprising awarding a plurality of points and a plurality of credits, the plurality of points being awarded in response to points-only paylines having winning symbol combinations, the plurality of credits being awarded in response to credits-only paylines having winning symbol combinations.
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42. A method for conducting a wagering game, comprising:
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displaying a points paytable for indicating a first set of winning symbol combinations associated with points awards and a credits paytable for indicating a second set of winning symbol combinations associated with credits awards; in response to receiving an initial wager, randomly selecting an outcome of a plurality of outcomes; displaying a symbol combination associated with said outcome; if the displayed symbol combination is based on the first set of winning symbol combinations, awarding one or more points; and if the displayed symbol combination is based on the second set of winning symbol combinations, awarding one or more credits.
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44. A method for conducting a points-based progressive game in conjunction with a credit-based wagering game, comprising:
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receiving points from each player playing the credit-based wagering game associated with the points-based progressive wagering game; building a progressive jackpot including points received from players; and awarding the points to one of the players.
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45. A method for conducting a credit-based wagering game, comprising changing an expected value of credits associated with the wagering game in exchange for a predetermined number of points.
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