BRPI1105094A2 - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

Game system. In various embodiments, the game system, game device, and game method set forth herein provides a slot or roulette game that includes one or more roulette upgrade shots. When the roulette update trigger occurs on or for a game play, one or more of the roulette wheels are modified for that game play. For each modified roulette, the roulette upgrade trigger causes the roulette to be modified so that the player is more likely to get one of the winning symbol combinations in the game play, and / or so that a higher prize is awarded. associated with one of the symbols on this roulette in the game play. In one embodiment, the roulette refresh trigger causes each of the roulette wheels that have not displayed any symbols yet for the game roll (ie roulette wheels that are still spinning) to switch to a better roulette strip for the game roll. . In another embodiment, the roulette update trigger causes one or more of the roulette wheels that displayed a symbol for the game roll to change to a better roulette strip for the game roll.

Description

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Gaming devices that provide prizes to players in primary or base games are well known. Gaming devices generally require the player to place or place a bet to activate the main or base game. On many of these gaming devices, the prize is based on the player getting a winning symbol or winning symbol combination and the amount of the bet (for example, the higher the bet, the higher the prize). Symbols or symbol combinations that are less likely to occur usually provide the highest prizes.

In such known gaming devices, the amount of the bet placed on the main game by the player may vary. For example, the gaming device may allow the player to wager a minimum number of credits, such as a credit (for example, a penny, nickel, penny, quarter dollar or dollar) up to a maximum number of credits, such as like five credits. This bet can be made by the player once or multiple times in a single game of the main game. For example, a slot game may have one or more paylines, and the slot game may allow the player to place a bet on each game line in a single game of the main game. Thus, it is known that a gaming device, such as a slot game, can allow players to place bets of substantially different amounts on each game of the main or base game ranging, for example, from 1 credit to 125 credits ( for example, 5 credits on each of 25 separate game lines). It should therefore be appreciated that different players play with different amounts or bet levels and at substantially different rates of play.

Slot game gaming machines including multiple roulette and multiple paylines associated with roulette are well known. In certain of these known gaming machines, roulette wheels are dependent roulette wheels and in other of these known gaming machines, roulette wheels are independent roulette wheels. Additionally, certain known gaming machines include what is commonly referred to in the industry as "ways to win" or "multiple way" symbol rating, rather than a payline symbol rating. Still, certain well-known gaming machines include both payline and ways to beat symbol ratings. For example, a known slot machine with a slot game includes a set of 20 independent roulette wheels arranged in a 4 x 5 matrix. On this gaming machine, the same symbol could potentially appear on all 20 of the independent roulette wheels. This well-known game machine combines 40 game line ratings with 1024 ways to beat the rating. Many players enjoy the high frequency and volatility that this independent slot game provides. There is a need to create innovative new features for such gaming machines in both land-based and online casino formats.

SUMMARY

In various embodiments, the gaming system, gaming device, and method of the present disclosure provides a slot or roulette game that includes one or more roulette upgrade shots. When an update trigger occurs on or for a game play, one or more of the roulette wheels are changed for that game match. The roulette update trigger causes changes to the roulette wheel so that the player is more likely to obtain one of the winning symbol combinations in the game match, and / or the roulette update trigger causes a change to the roulette wheel so that a Highest prize is associated with one or more of the symbols on the roulette wheels in or for the game match.

In one embodiment, the roulette update trigger causes each of the roulette wheels, which has not displayed any symbols yet for the game match, to switch to a better roulette wheel or have a better roulette strip. More specifically, in one embodiment, the game system includes an independent roulette slot game, where one or more roulette wheels each include one or more update symbols, which, when generated, causes one or more of the roulette strips of the other roulette wheels that are still spinning change before determining which symbol will be displayed by this still spinning roulette wheel. In one embodiment, the updated symbol causes the still spinning roulette strips to be updated for a better roulette strip for the game match, and in particular, the updated roulette strip has increased the odds for generating value symbols. highest on this roulette for this game match. In game play, the updating of a roulette strip may occur one or more times, and thus it should be appreciated that in one game play, one or more roulette strips may be updated multiple times.

It should be appreciated that a roulette strip may be updated in any of a plurality of appropriate different ways. In one embodiment, the gaming system alters the roulette strip by varying the probability associated with generating two or more symbols, so that a higher value symbol is more likely to occur. In another embodiment, one or more additional higher value symbols are added to the roulette strip to increase the likelihood of this symbol occurring at game play. It should be appreciated that in any embodiment, which stops at one or more of the other symbols on the roulette strip, the probability of generating this symbol is decreased.

In another embodiment, the roulette update trigger causes one or more of the roulette wheels that displayed a symbol for the game to change to a better roulette strip. More specifically, in another embodiment, the gaming system provides an independent roulette game where one or a plurality of roulette wheels includes one or more update symbols, which, when generated, causes one or more of the roulette roulette strips to change it. In one embodiment, the updated symbol causes the roulette strips to be upgraded to a better roulette strip for the gaming action, and in particular, the updated roulette strip assigns or associates a better value to or with a of the updated symbols on this roulette strip for this game match. In game play, the updating of a roulette strip may occur one or more times, and thus it should be appreciated that in a play of a game, one or more of the roulette strips may be updated multiple times.

It should be appreciated that these upgrade features may also be employed for independent roulette games. It should also be appreciated that these upgrade features can be employed with roulette slot games that have payline symbol ratings, ways to get symbol ratings, or both payline symbol ratings and ways to get payout ratings. symbol. It should also be appreciated that these upgrade features may be employed with primary bet slot roulette games or with bonus games or secondary slot roulette games. It should further be appreciated that both of these separate features may be employed together for a play of a game.

Additional features and advantages are described herein, and will be apparent from the following Detailed Description and the figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

Figures 1A and 1B are front perspective views of alternative embodiments of gaming devices disclosed herein. Figure 2A is a schematic block diagram of the electronic configuration of one embodiment of a gaming device set forth herein. Figure 2B is a schematic diagram of the central server communicating with a plurality of gaming devices in accordance with one embodiment of the gaming system set forth herein. Figure 3 is a schematic illustration of a default roulette strip for each of a plurality of independent roulette wheels of a gaming system of an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, and illustrating the symbols on the default roulette strip. Figure 4 is a schematic illustration of an altered roulette strip for each of a plurality of independent roulette wheels of a game system of an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the roulette strip has been changed or updated once. Figure 5 is a schematic illustration of another altered roulette strip for each of a plurality of independent roulette wheels of a game system of an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the roulette strip has been changed or updated twice. Figure 6 is a schematic illustration of another altered roulette strip for each of a plurality of independent roulette wheels of a game system of an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the roulette strip has been changed or updated three times. Figure 7 is a schematic illustration of another altered roulette strip for each of a plurality of independent roulette wheels of a game system of an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the roulette strip has been changed or updated four times.

Figures 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16 are illustrations of the display screens for an example game of a slot game of one embodiment of the present disclosure using the video strips. roulette of figures 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.

Figures 17,18,19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 are illustrations of the display screens for another exemplary slot game of another embodiment of the present disclosure. Figure 26 is a schematic illustration of the symbols on a roulette strip for each of a plurality of independent roulette wheels of a game system of another exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION The present disclosure may be implemented in various configurations of gaming machines, gaming devices, or gaming systems, including, but not limited to: (1) a dedicated gaming machine, gaming device, or gaming system. wherein the computerized instructions for controlling any games (which are provided by the gaming machine or gaming device) are provided with the gaming machine or gaming device prior to delivery to a gaming establishment; and (2) a modifiable game machine, game device, or game system, wherein computerized instructions for controlling any games (which are provided by the game machine or game device) may be downloadable to the game machine. or gaming device over a data network after the gaming machine or gaming device is in a gaming establishment. In one embodiment, computerized instructions for controlling any games are executed by at least one central server, central controller, or remote host. In such a thin client mode the central server remotely controls any games (or other appropriate interfaces) and the gaming device is used to display such games (or appropriate interfaces) and receive one or more feeds or commands from a player. In another embodiment, computerized instructions for controlling any games are communicated from the central server, central controller, or remote host to a local gaming device processor and memory devices. In such a thick client mode, the local gaming device processor executes the computerized instructions communicated to control any games (or other appropriate interfaces) provided to a player.

In one embodiment, one or more gaming devices in a gaming system may be thin client gaming devices and one or more gaming devices in the gaming system may be thick client gaming devices. In another embodiment, certain gaming device functions are implemented in a thin client environment and certain other gaming device functions are implemented in a thick client environment. In such an embodiment, computerized instructions for controlling any major games are communicated from the central server to the gaming device in a thick client configuration and computerized instructions for controlling any secondary games or bonus functions are performed by a central server on a thin client configuration.

Referring now to the drawings, two alternative exemplary embodiments of a gaming device set forth herein are illustrated in Figures 1A and 1B as gaming device 10a and gaming device 10b, respectively. Gaming device 10a and / or gaming device 10b are generally referred to herein as gaming device 10.

In the embodiment illustrated in Figures 1A and 1B, the gaming device 10 has a support structure, housing, or cabinet that provides support for a plurality of displays, feeds, controls, and other features of a conventional gaming machine. It is configured so that a player can operate it while standing or sitting. The gaming device may be positioned on a stand or stand or may be configured as a pub style table top game (not shown), which the operator may preferably operate while seated. As illustrated by the different configurations shown in Figures 1A and 1B, the gaming device may have varying cabinet and display configurations.

In one embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 2A, the gaming device preferably includes at least one processor 12, such as a microprocessor, a microcontroller-based platform, an appropriate integrated circuit, or one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASIC's). . The processor is in communication with or operable to access or exchange signals with at least one data storage or memory device 14. In one embodiment, the processor and memory device are located within the gaming device cabinet. The memory device stores program code and instructions executable by the processor to control the gaming device. The memory device also stores data such as image data, event data, player feed data, random or pseudorandom number generators, paytable data or information, and applicable game rules that relate to the game of the game device. In one embodiment, the memory device includes random access memory (RAM), which may include non-volatile RAM (NVRAM), magnetic RAM (MRAM), ferroelectric RAM (FeRAM), and other forms, as commonly understood in the printing industry. games. In one embodiment, the memory device includes read-only memory (ROM). In one embodiment, the memory device includes flash memory and / or EEPROM (electrically erasable programmable read-only memory). Any other appropriate magnetic, optical, and / or semiconductor memory may operate in conjunction with the gaming device set forth herein.

In one embodiment, part or all of the program code and / or operating data described above may be stored in a detachable or removable memory device, including, but not limited to, an appropriate cartridge, disk, CD ROM, DVD, or USB memory device. In other embodiments, part or all of the program code and / or operating data described above may be downloaded to the memory device over an appropriate network.

In one embodiment, an operator or player may use such a removable memory device on a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable computing device, or other computerized platform to implement the present disclosure. In one embodiment, the gaming device or gaming machine disclosed herein is operable over a wireless network, for example, part of a wireless gaming system. In this embodiment, the gaming machine may be a handheld device, a mobile device, or any suitable wireless device that allows a player to play any appropriate game in a variety of different locations. It should be appreciated that a gaming device or gaming machine, as set forth herein, may be a device that has been approved by a regulatory gaming commission. It should be appreciated that the processor or memory device may be collectively referred to herein as a "computer" or "controller".

In one embodiment, as discussed in more detail below, the gaming device randomly generates prizes and / or game results based on probability data. In one embodiment, this random determination is provided through the use of a random number generator (RNG), such as a true random number generator, a pseudo random number generator, or other appropriate randomization process. In one embodiment, each prize or other game outcome is associated with a probability and the gaming device generates the prize or other game outcome to be provided to the player based on the associated odds. In this embodiment, since the gaming device generates results randomly or based on one or more probability calculations, there is no certainty that the gaming device will always provide the player with any specific prize or other game outcome.

In another embodiment, as discussed in more detail below, the gaming device employs a predetermined or finite set or prize pool or other game results. In this embodiment, when each prize or other game outcome is provided to the player, the gaming device signals or removes the provided prize or other game outcome from the predetermined set or coalition. Once when flagged or removed from the set or coalition, the specific prize provided or other result from this specific coalition cannot be provided to the player again. This type of gaming device provides players with all available prizes or prizes or other game outcomes over the course of the game cycle and guarantees the amount of current winners and losses.

In another embodiment, as discussed below, when a player starts playing a game on the gaming device, the gaming device registers a bingo game. In this mode, a bingo server calls bingo balls that result in a specific bingo game result. The resulting game result is communicated to the individual gaming device to be provided to a player. In one embodiment, this bingo result is displayed to the player as a bingo game and / or in any manner in accordance with this exhibit.

In one embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 2A, the gaming device includes one or more processor controlled display devices. The display devices are preferably connected to or mounted on the gaming device enclosure. The embodiment shown in Fig. 1A includes a central display device 16 which displays a primary or primary game. This display device may also display any appropriate secondary game associated with the primary game as well as information relating to the primary or secondary game. The alternative embodiment shown in FIG. 1B includes a central display device 16 and an upper display device 18. The upper display device may display the primary game, any appropriate secondary game, associated or not associated with the primary game, and / or information related to the primary or secondary game. These display devices may also serve as operable digital glass for game advertising or other aspects of the game establishment. As seen in Figures 1A and 1B, in one embodiment, the gaming device includes a credit display 20 which displays a current number of player credits, cash, account balance, or equivalent. In one embodiment, the gaming device includes a display bet 22 that displays an amount bet by the player. In one embodiment, as discussed in more detail below, the gaming device includes a player tracking display 40 which displays information that relates to a player tracking status of the game.

In another embodiment, at least one display device may be a mobile display device, such as a PDA or tablet PC, which allows to play at least a portion of the primary or secondary game at a location remote from the gaming device.

Display devices may include, without limitation, a monitor, a television display, a plasma display, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light-emitting diode (LED) -based display, a display-based display. of a plurality of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), a display based on polymer light-emitting diodes (PLEDs), a display based on a plurality of surface-conduction electron emitters (SEDs), a display including a projected and / or reflected image, or any other appropriate electronic device or display mechanism. In one embodiment, as discussed in more detail below, the display device includes a touch screen with an associated touch screen controller. Display devices may be of any appropriate size and configuration, such as a square, rectangle, or elongated rectangle.

The gaming device display devices are configured to display at least one and preferably a plurality of gaming images or other appropriate images, symbols and indications, such as any visual representation or display of the movement of objects such as roulette wheels and wheels. mechanical, virtual, or video, dynamic lighting, video images, images of people, characters, locations, things, card faces, and the like.

In an alternative embodiment, the symbols, images and indications displayed on or on the display device may be in mechanical form. That is, the display device may include electromechanical device, such as one or more mechanical objects, such as one or more rotating wheels, roulettes, or dice, configured to display at least one or a plurality of images, symbols or indications of game or other appropriate ones.

As indicated in Figure 2A, in one embodiment, the gaming device includes at least one payment device 24 in communication with the processor. As seen in Figures 1A and 1B, a matching device, such as a payment acceptor, includes a banknote, ticket or money banknote acceptor 28, wherein the player inserts paper money, a ticket, or voucher and a slot 26, where the player inserts money, coins or chips. In other embodiments, payment devices such as credit card readers or validators, debit cards or credit balances may accept payment. In one embodiment, a player may insert an ID card into a card reader of the gaming device. In one embodiment, the identification card is a smart card having a programmed microchip, encoded magnetic strip or encoded re-enrollable magnetic strip, wherein the programmed microchip or programmed magnetic strips are encoded with a player ID, credit totals ( or related data), and / or other relevant information. In another embodiment, a player may carry a portable device, such as a mobile phone, radio frequency identification signaling, or any other appropriate wireless device, which communicates player identification, credit totals (or related data), and other information relevant to the gaming device. In one embodiment, money may be transferred to a gaming device via electronic funds transfer. When a player powers the gaming device, the processor determines the amount of funds fed and displays the corresponding amount or other appropriate display, as discussed above.

As seen in Figures 1A and 1B, and 2A, in one embodiment, the gaming device includes at least one and preferably a plurality of power devices 30 in communication with the processor. The power devices may include any suitable device that allows the player to produce a power signal that is received by the processor. In one embodiment, after proper funding of the gaming device, the input device is a gaming activation device, such as a play key 32 or a pull arm (not shown) that is used by the player to start any game. primary or sequence of events on the gaming device. The play key can be any appropriate game activator, such as a one-key bet, a Max bet key, or a bet replay key. In one embodiment, in feeding the appropriate funds, the gaming device starts playing the game automatically. In another embodiment, when a player presses one of the play buttons, the game device automatically activates the play of the game. The player may raise the bet by one credit each time the player presses the bet button one. When the player presses the bet button one, the number of credits shown in the credit display preferably decreases by one, and the number of credits shown in the sample display preferably increases by one. In another embodiment, an input device and a max bet key (not shown) that allows the player to bet the maximum allowable bet for a game from the gaming device.

In one embodiment, an input device is a serve key. The player may press the withdrawal key and withdraw to receive a payment or other appropriate form of payment corresponding to the number of credits remaining. In one embodiment, when the player withdraws, a payment device, such as a ticket, payment, or note 36 generator, prints or otherwise generates a ticket or credit balance to provide the player. The player receives the ticket or credit balance and can repurchase the amount associated with the ticket or credit balance via a cashier (or other appropriate redemption system). In another embodiment, when the player withdraws, the player receives the coins or tokens in a coin payout tray. It should be appreciated that any appropriate payment mechanism, such as player electronically recordable ID card or smart card funding, may be implemented in accordance with the gaming device set forth herein.

In one embodiment, as mentioned above and seen in Figure 2A, an input device is a touch screen 42 coupled with a touch screen controller 44 or some touch display coating to allow player interaction with the above images. the display. The touch screen and touch screen controller are connected to a video controller 46. A player can make decisions and feed signals to the gaming device by tapping the touch key at appropriate locations. One such input device is a conventional touch screen key panel. The gaming device may further include a plurality of communication ports to enable the processor to communicate with external peripherals such as external video sources, expansion pickup bars, game displays or other displays, a SCSI port, or a keyboard.

In one embodiment, as seen in Fig. 2A, the gaming device includes a sound generating device controlled by one or more sound cards 48 which operate in conjunction with the processor. In one embodiment, the sound generating device includes at least one and preferably a plurality of speakers 50 or other sound generating hardware and / or software for generating sounds, such as by playing music for the primary game and / or secondary, such as a mode of attraction. In one embodiment, the gaming device provides dynamic sounds coupled with attractive multimedia images displayed on one or more of the display devices to provide an audio-visual representation or otherwise display globally moving video with sound to attract players. for the gaming device. During downtime, the gaming device may display a sequence of audio and / or visual attraction messages to lure potential players to the gaming device. Videos can also be customized to provide any appropriate information.

In one embodiment, the gaming machine may include a sensor, such as a camera, in communication with the processor (and possibly processor controlled) that is selectively positioned to obtain an image of a player actively using the gaming device and / or in the vicinity of the gaming device area. In one embodiment, the camera may be configured to selectively obtain still or moving images (eg, video), and may be configured to obtain images in an appropriate analog, digital, or other format. Display devices can be configured to display the image taken by the camera as well as to display the visible manifestation of the game in split-screen or image-by-image manner. For example, the camera may obtain an image of the player and the processor may incorporate this image into the primary and / or secondary game as an image, symbol or game indications. The gaming device 10 may incorporate any appropriate betting game as the primary or base game. The gaming machine or device may include some or all of the features of conventional gaming machines or devices. The primary or base game may comprise any appropriate roulette type game, card game, cascading or falling symbol game, number game, or other chance game that may be represented in an electronic or electromechanical form, which in A modality produces a random outcome based on probability data at or after a bet has been placed. That is, different primary betting games such as video poker games, video blackjack game, video bingo or any appropriate primary or base game can be implemented.

In one embodiment, as illustrated in the figures in Figures 1A and 1B, a base or primary game may be a slot game with one or more paylines 52. The paylines may be horizontal, vertical, circular, diagonal, angled or any combination thereof. In this embodiment, the gaming device includes at least one and preferably a plurality of roulette wheels 54, such as three to five roulette wheels 54, in either electromechanical form with mechanical rotating roulette or in video form with simulated roulette and simulated movement thereof. In one embodiment, an electromechanical slot machine includes a plurality of adjacent spinning routers which can be combined and operably coupled with an electronic display of any appropriate type. In another embodiment, if the roulette wheels 54 are in video form, one or more of the display devices, as discussed above, display the plurality of simulated video roulettes 54. Each roulette 54 displays a plurality of indications or symbols, such as bells. , hearts, fruits, numbers, letters, bars, or other images that preferably correspond to a theme associated with the gaming device. In another embodiment, one or more roulette wheels are independent routers or single symbols. In this mode, each independent or single symbol roulette generates and displays a symbol for the player. In one embodiment, the gaming device awards prizes after the primary game roulette has stopped spinning, if specific types and / or configurations of referrals or symbols occur on an active payline or otherwise occur in a winning pattern, occur. on the required number of adjacent roulette wheels and / or occur in a scatter payout arrangement.

In an alternative embodiment, rather than determining any outcome to provide to the player by analyzing the symbols generated on any payline bet as discussed above, the gaming device determines any outcome to provide to the player based on the number of symbols. which are generated at active symbol positions on the required number of adjacent roulette wheels (ie not on paylines that pass through any maturity symbol combinations). In this mode, if a winning symbol combination is generated on the roulette wheels, the gaming device provides the player with a prize for this occurrence of the winning symbol combination. For example, if a winning symbol combination is generated on the roulette wheel, the gaming device will provide the player with a single prize for this winning symbol combination (ie not based on the number of paylines that would have passed through it). combination of winning symbols). It should be appreciated that because a gambling device that allows betting on ways to win gives the player a single occurrence of a winning symbol combination and a payline gaming device can provide the player with more than one prize for the same. If a single winning symbol combination occurs (that is, if a plurality of paylines pass each through the same winning symbol combination), it is possible to provide a player with ways to win on the gaming device in more ways. to win an equivalent bet on a traditional payline slot game device.

In one embodiment, the total number of ways to win is determined by multiplying the number of symbols generated at active symbol positions on a first roulette by the number of symbols generated at active symbol positions on a second roulette by the number of symbols generated at positions active symbols on a third roulette, and so on for each gaming device roulette with at least one symbol generated in an active symbol position. For example, a three roulette game device with three symbols generated at the active symbol positions on each roulette includes 27 ways to win (ie 3 symbols on the first roulette x 3 symbols on the second roulette x 3 symbols on the third roulette). A four-roulette gaming device with three symbols generated at the active symbol positions on each roulette includes 81 ways to win (ie 3 symbols on first roulette x 3 symbols on second roulette x 3 symbols on third roulette x 3 symbols on fourth roulette). A five-roulette gaming device with three symbols generated at the active symbol positions on each roulette includes 243 ways to win (ie 3 symbols on first roulette x 3 symbols on second roulette x 3 symbols on third roulette χ 3 symbols on fourth roulette x 3 symbols on the fifth roulette). It should be appreciated that modifying the number of symbols generated either by modifying the number of roulette wheels or by modifying the number of symbols generated at the symbol positions activated by one or more roulette wheels changes the number of ways to win.

In another embodiment, the gaming device allows a player to bet and thus activate symbol positions. In one embodiment, symbol positions are on the roulette wheels. In this mode, if, based on the player's bet, a roulette is activated, then each symbol position of that roulette will be activated and each of the active symbol positions will be part of one or more ways to win. In one embodiment, if, based on the player's bet, a roulette is not activated, then a designated number of default symbol positions, such as a single symbol position of the center row of the roulette, will be activated and the position (s) Default symbol (coes) will be part of one or more of the ways to win. This type of gaming machine allows a player to bet on one, more than one or all of the roulette wheels and the gaming device processor uses the number of roulette bets to determine the active symbol positions and the number of possible ways to win. . In alternative modalities; (1) symbols are not displayed when generated in any of the inactive symbol positions, or (2) any wrong symbols in any inactive symbol positions may be displayed to the player, but appropriately shaded or otherwise designated as inactive.

In a mode where a player bets on one or more roulette wheels, a single player bet can activate each of the three symbol positions on a first roulette, where a default symbol position is activated on each of the four roulette wheels. remaining. In this example, as discussed above, the gaming device provides the player with three ways to win (ie 3 symbols on first roulette x 1 symbol on second roulette x 1 symbol on third roulette x 1 symbol on fourth roulette x 1 symbol on fifth roulette). In another example, a nine credit player bet can activate each of the three symbol positions on a first roulette, each of the three symbol positions on a second roulette, and each of the three symbol positions on a third roulette. that a default symbol position is activated on each of the two remaining roulettes. In this example, as discussed above, the gaming device provides the player with twenty-seven ways to win (ie 3 symbols on first roulette x 3 symbols on second roulette x 3 symbols on third roulette x 1 symbol on fourth roulette x 1 symbol on the fifth roulette).

In one embodiment, to determine any prize (s) for the player based on the generated symbols, the gaming device individually determines whether a symbol generated at an active symbol position on a first roulette is part of a symbol combination. winners with, or are otherwise appropriately related to a symbol generated at an active symbol position on a second roulette. In this embodiment, the gaming device classifies each pair of symbols that are part of a winning symbol combination (that is, each pair of related symbols) as a strip of related symbols. For example, if active symbol positions include a first cherry symbol in the top row of a first roulette and a second symbol generated in the bottom row of a second roulette, the device classifies the two cherry symbols as a row of related symbols because Two cherry symbols are part of a combination of winning symbols.

After determining whether any related symbol strips are formed between the symbols on the first roulette and the symbols on the second roulette, the gaming device determines whether any of the next adjacent roulette symbols should be added to any of the related symbol strips. In this embodiment, for a first of the related symbol strips, the gaming device determines whether any of the symbols generated by the next adjacent roulette are part of a winning symbol combination or are otherwise related to the symbols of the first related symbol strip. If the gaming device determines that a symbol generated on the next adjacent roulette is related to the symbols of the first related symbol strip, this symbol is subsequently added to the first related symbol strip. For example, if the first related symbol strip is the related cherry symbol strip and a related cherry symbol is generated in the middle row of the third roulette, the gaming device adds the related cherry symbol generated in the third roulette to the previously sorted strip of cherry symbols.

On the other hand, if the gaming device determines that none of the symbols generated on the next adjacent roulette are related to the symbols of the first related symbol strip, the gaming device marks or flags such related symbol strip as complete. For example, if the first related symbol strip is the related cherry symbol strip and none of the third roulette symbols are related to the cherry symbols of the previously classified cherry symbol strip, the cherry device marks or flags the strip. of two cherry symbols as complete.

After either adding a related symbol to the first related symbol strip or marking the first related symbol strip as complete, the gaming device proceeds as discussed above for each of the remaining classified strips of related symbols that have been previously classified or formed in a manner. related symbols on the first and second roulette wheels.

After analyzing each of the remaining strips of related symbols, the gaming device determines, for each remaining outstanding or incomplete strip of related symbols, whether any of the symbols from the next adjacent roulette, if any, should be added to any strips. previously classified related symbols. This process continues until or each strip of related symbols is complete or there are no more adjacent symbol roulettes to be analyzed. In this embodiment, where there are no further adjacent symbol roulettes to be analyzed, the gaming device marks each of the remaining symbols remaining pending strips as complete.

When each of the related symbol strips is marked complete, the gaming device compares each of the related symbol strips to an appropriate paytable and provides the player with any prize associated with each of the complete symbol strips. It should be appreciated that the player is provided with a prize, if any, for each strip of related symbols generated at the active symbol positions (ie as opposed to an amount of prizes being based on how many paylines would have been passed through). each of the related symbol strips in the active symbol portions).

In one embodiment, a base or primary game may be a poker game, wherein the gaming device allows the player to play a conventional video poker drawing game and initially manipulate five cards, dealt face up from a virtual platform. of twenty-two letters. Cards can be handled as in a traditional card game or, in the case of the gaming device, the cards can be randomly selected from a predetermined number of cards. If the player wishes to withdraw, the player selects the cards to be kept via one or more devices, such as by pressing related hold keys or via the touch screen. The player then presses the deal key and the unwanted and discarded cards are removed from the display and the game machine trades the replacement cards from the remaining cards on the deck. This results in a final five card hand. The gaming device compares the final five-card hand to a paytable that uses poker hand rankings to determine winning hands. The gaming device provides the player with a prize based on a winning hand and the number of credits the player has bet.

In another embodiment, the base or primary game may be a multi-hand version of video poker. In this mode, the gaming device transacts with the player at least two hands of cards. In one embodiment, the cards are the same cards. In one embodiment each card hand is associated with its own deck of cards. The player chooses the cards to hold in a primary hand. Cards held in the primary hand are also held in the other card hands. Remaining unacked cards are removed from each displayed hand, and for each hand substitution cards are dealt at random in that hand. Since substitution cards are dealt at random independently for each hand, the replacement cards for each hand will usually be different. Poker hand rankings are then determined hand in hand against a pay table and prizes are provided to the player.

In one embodiment, a base or primary game may be a quino game, wherein the gaming device displays a plurality of indications or numbers selectable on at least one of the display devices. In one embodiment, the player potentially selects at least one bit from a plurality of indications or numbers selectable via an input device, such as a touch screen. The gaming device then displays a series of numbers withdrawn and determines the amount of matches, if any, between the numbers selected by the player and the numbers withdrawn from the gaming device. The player is provided with a prize based on the number of matches, if any, based on the number of matches determined and the number of numbers drawn.

In one embodiment, in addition to winning credits or other prizes in a base or primary game, the gaming device may also provide players with the opportunity to earn credits in a bonus or secondary game or in a bonus or secondary round. . The bonus or secondary game allows the player to obtain a prize or payment in addition to the prize or payment, if any, obtained from the base or primary game. In general, a bonus or secondary game produces a significantly higher level of player excitement than the base or primary game because it provides a higher expectation of winning than the base or primary game, and is accompanied by more attractive or unusual than the base or primary game. In one embodiment, the bonus or secondary game may be any appropriate type of game, or similar to, or completely different from, the base or primary game.

In one embodiment, the qualifying condition trigger event may be a selected result in the primary game or a particular arrangement of one or more indications on a primary game display device, such as the number seven appearing on three roulette wheels adjacent to the along a payline in the primary slot game mode, seen in Figures 1A and 1B. In other embodiments, the firing event or qualifying condition occurs based on exceeding a certain amount of the game match (such as number of games, number of credits, amount of time), or by reaching a specified number of points. obtained during the game.

In another embodiment, the gaming device processor 12 or central controller 56 randomly provides the player with one or more games of one or more secondary games. In such an embodiment, the gaming device provides no apparent reason for the player to qualify to play a secondary or bonus game. In this mode, qualification for a bonus game is not triggered by an event on or based specifically on any of the games in any primary game. That is, the gaming device may simply qualify a player to play a secondary game without any explanation or, alternatively, with simple explanations. In another embodiment, the gaming device (or general server) qualifies a player for a secondary game at least partially based on a triggered game or symbol fired event, such as at least partially based on a primary game play.

In one embodiment, the gaming device includes a program that will automatically start a bonus round after the player has reached a firing event or qualifying condition in the base or primary game. In another embodiment, after a player qualifies for a bonus game, the player may subsequently increase their participation in the bonus game through continued play based on the base or primary game. Thus, for each bonus qualifying event, such as a bonus token that the player gets, a given number of points or bonus game winning credits can be accumulated on a “bonus meter” programmed to add credits. of winning bonuses or entries for eventual participation in a bonus game. The occurrence of multiples of such qualifying events in the primary game may result in an arithmetic or exponential increase in the number of bonus winning credits awarded. In one embodiment, the player may regain extra bonus winning credits during the bonus game to extend the game from the bonus game.

In one embodiment, no free entry or purchase for a bonus game is required. That is, a player may not purchase entry to a bonus game; on the contrary, they must gain or deserve entry through the primary game play, thus encouraging the primary game play. In another embodiment, qualification for the bonus or secondary game is accomplished by a simple “buy” by the player - for example, if the player has succeeded in qualifying through other specified activities. In another embodiment, the player must either make a separate side bet on the bonus game or wager a designated amount of the primary game to qualify for the secondary game. In this mode, the secondary game trigger event must occur and the bet (or designated primary game bet amount) must have been made to trigger the secondary game.

In one embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 2B, one or more of the gaming devices 10 are in communication with each other and / or at least one central controller 56 via a data network or remote communication link 58. In this embodiment , the central server, central controller, or remote host is any appropriate server or computing device that includes at least one processor and at least one memory or storage device. Unlike such embodiments, the central server is a progressive controller or processor of one of the gaming devices in the gaming system. In such embodiments, the processor of each gaming device is designed to transmit and receive events, messages, commands, or any other appropriate data or signals between the individual gaming device and the central server. The gaming device processor is operable to execute such events, messages, or commands communicated in conjunction with the gaming device operator. In addition, the central server processor is designed to transmit and receive events, messages, commands, or any other appropriate data or signals between the central server and each of the individual gaming devices. The central server processor is operable to execute such events, messages, or commands communicated in conjunction with the central server operation. It should be appreciated that one, more or each of the functions of the central controller, central server or remote host, as set forth herein, may be performed by one or more gaming device processors. It should further be appreciated that one, more or each of the functions of one or more gaming device processors, as set forth herein, may be performed by the central controller, central server or remote host.

In one embodiment, the game outcome provided to the player is determined by a central server or controller and provided to the player on the gaming device. In this embodiment, each of a plurality of such gaming devices is in communication with the central server or controller. When a player starts playing the game on a gaming devices device, the initiated gaming device communicates a requested game result to the central server or controller.

In one embodiment, the central server or controller receives the requested game result and randomly generates a game result for the primary game based on probability data. In another embodiment, the central server or controller randomly generates a game outcome for the secondary game based on probability data. In another embodiment, the central server or controller randomly generates a game outcome for both the primary game and the secondary game based on probability data. In this embodiment, the central server or controller is capable of storing and using program code or other data similar to the processor and memory device for the gaming device. In an alternative embodiment, the central server or controller maintains one or more coalitions or sets. predetermined game results. In this embodiment, the central server or controller receives the game result request and independently selects a predetermined game result from a set or coalition of game results. The central server or controller signals or marks the selected game outcome as used. Once a match result is flagged as used, it is prevented from another selection from the pool or pool and cannot be selected by the central controller or server in another bet. The game result provided may include a primary game result, a secondary game result, primary and secondary game results, or a series of game results, such as free games. The central server or controller communicates the generated or selected game result to the started gaming device. The gaming device receives the generated or selected game result and provides the game result to the player. In an alternate embodiment, as the generated or selected game outcome must be presented or displayed to the player, such as a combination of roulette symbols from a slot machine or a hand of cards manipulated in a card game, it is also determined by the central server or controller and communicated to the started gaming device to be presented or displayed to the user. Production or central control may assist a gambling establishment or other organization to maintain appropriate records, game control, cheating or electronic prevention or reduction or other errors, reduction or elimination of gain or win loss volatility, and the like.

In another embodiment, a predetermined gaming result value is determined for each of a plurality of networked or networked gaming devices based on the results of a bingo, quino, or lottery game. In this embodiment, each individual gaming device uses one or more bingo, quino, or lottery games to determine the predetermined game outcome value provided to the player for the interactive game played on this gaming device. In one embodiment, the game of bingo, quino, or lottery is displayed to the player. In another embodiment, the bingo, quino or lottery game is not displayed to the player, but the results of the bingo, quino, or lottery game determine the predetermined game outcome value for the primary or secondary game.

In various bingo modalities, when each gaming device is registered in the bingo game, such as when an appropriate bet or acting from an input device, the registered gaming device is provided or associated with a different bingo card. Each bingo card consists of a matrix or arrangement of elements, wherein each element is assigned to a separate indication, such as a number. It should be appreciated that each different bingo card includes a different combination of elements. For example, if four bingo cards are provided for four registered gaming devices, the same element may be displayed on all four of the bingo cards, while another element may be presented on only one of the bingo cards.

In the operation of such embodiments, in providing or associating a different bingo card with each of a plurality of registered gaming devices, the central controller randomly selects or pulls a plurality of elements one at a time. When each element is selected, a determination is made for each gaming device to determine if the selected element is present on the bingo card provided for this registered gaming device. Determination structure may be made by the central controller, the gaming device, a combination of the two, or in any other appropriate manner. If the selected element is present on the provided bingo card for that registered gaming device, this selected element on the provided bingo card is marked or flagged. This process of selecting elements and marking any selected elements on the provided bingo cards continues until one or more predetermined patterns are marked on one or more of the provided bingo cards. It should be appreciated that, in one embodiment, the gaming device requires the player to press a blur key (not shown) to initiate the gaming device process by marking or signaling any selected elements.

After one or more predetermined patterns are marked on one or more of the provided bingo cards, a game score is determined for each of the registered gaming devices based at least in part on the elements selected on the provided bingo cards. As discussed above, the gaming result determined for each gaming device recorded in the bingo game is used by this gaming device to determine the predetermined gaming result provided to the player. For example, a first gaming device to have selected elements marked in a predetermined pattern is provided with a first winning result of $ 10, which will be provided to a first player, regardless of how the first player plays in a first game, and a second one. Gaming device for having selected elements markets in a different predetermined pattern is provided with a second winning result of $ 2, which may be provided for a second player, regardless of how the second player plays a second game. It should be appreciated that as the process of marking selected elements continues until one or more predetermined patterns are marked, this mode ensures that at least one bingo card will win the bingo game and thus at least one registered gaming device. will provide a predetermined winning match result for a player. It should be appreciated that other appropriate methods for selecting or determining one or more predetermined game results may be employed.

In an example of the above-described embodiment, the predetermined game outcome may be based on an additional prize in addition to any prize provided to the bingo winner, as discussed above. In this embodiment, if one or more elements are marked in supplemental patterns within a designated number of pulled elements, an additional or intermittent prize of value associated with the marked or supplemental pattern is provided to the player as part of the predetermined game outcome. For example, if the four corners of a bingo card are marked within the first twenty elements selected, an additional $ 10 prize is awarded to the player as part of the predetermined game outcome. It should be appreciated that in this embodiment the player of a gaming device may be provided with an additional or intermittent prize regardless of whether the bingo card provided by the registered gaming device wins or does not win the bingo game as discussed above.

In another embodiment, one or more of the gaming devices are in communication with a central server or controller for monitoring purposes only. That is, each individual gaming device randomly generates the gaming results to be provided to the player and the central server or controller monitors the activities and events that occur in the plurality of gaming devices. In one embodiment, the gaming network includes a real-time or online gaming and accounting information system operably coupled to the central server or controller. The accounting and gaming information system of this embodiment includes a player database for storing player profiles, a player tracking module for tracking players, and a credit system for providing automatic casino transactions.

In one embodiment, the gaming device disclosed herein is associated with, or otherwise integrated with, one or more player tracking systems. Player tracking systems allow gambling establishments to recognize the value of customer loyalty by identifying frequent customers and rewarding them for their sponsorship. In one embodiment, the gaming device and / or player tracking system tracks any player gaming activity on the gaming device. In one embodiment, the gaming device includes at least one card reader 38 in communication as a processor. In this embodiment, a player is issued with a player identification card which has a coded player identification number that uniquely identifies the player. When a player inserts their game tracking card into the reader to initiate a gaming session, the card reader reads the player identification number on the player tracking card to identify the player. The gaming device and / or associated player tracking system temporally tracks any appropriate information or data related to the player's gaming session. Directly or via the central controller, the gaming device processor communicates such information to the player tracking system. The gaming device and / or associated player tracking system also tracks in time when the player removes his player tracking card when he completes the game for this gaming session. In another embodiment, instead of requiring a player to insert a player tracking card, the gaming device uses one or more portable devices carried by a player, such as a cell phone, radio frequency identification signaling or any device without appropriate thread when a player starts and ends a game session. In another embodiment, the gaming device utilizes any appropriate biometric technology or ticket technology to track when a player initiates and terminates a gaming session.

During one or more gaming sessions, the gaming device and / or game tracking system tracks any appropriate information or data, such as any amounts wagered, average bet amounts, and / or the instant at which those bets were placed. In different embodiments, for one or more players, the player tracking system includes the player's account number, player's card number, player's first name, player's last name, player's preferred name, ranking player tracking information, any promotion status associated with the player tracking card, the player's address, the player's date of birth, the player's birthday, the player's recent gaming sessions, any other appropriate data. In one embodiment, such tracked information and / or any appropriate feature associated with the player tracking system is displayed on a player tracking display 40. In another embodiment, such tracked information and / or any appropriate feature with the tracking system Player view is displayed via one or more service windows (not shown) that are displayed on the central display device and / or the upper display device.

In one embodiment, a plurality of gaming devices are capable of being connected together via a data network. In one embodiment, the data network is a local area network (LAN), in which one or more gaming devices are substantially close to each other and an on-premises central server or controller such as, for example, a gaming establishment or a portion of a gambling establishment. In another embodiment, the data network is a wide area network (WAN), in which one or more of the gaming devices are in communication with at least one off-site central server or controller. In this embodiment, the plurality of gaming devices may be positioned in a different part of the gaming establishment or within a different gaming establishment than the off-site central server or controller. Thus, the WAN may include an off-site central server or controller and an off-site gaming device positioned within gaming establishments in the same geographical area, such as a city or state. The WAN gaming system may be substantially identical to the LAN gaming system described above, although the number of gaming devices on each system may vary from one another.

In another embodiment, the data network is an internet or intranet. In this embodiment, gaming device operation can be observed on the gaming device with at least one internal browser. In this embodiment, the gaming device operation and accumulation of credits may be performed with only one connection to the central server or controller (the intemet / intranet server) via a conventional telephone or other data transmission line, or other appropriate connection. . In this mode, players can access an internet gaming page from any location where an internet connection and computer or other internet facilitator is available. The expansion in the number of computers and the number of internet connections in recent years has increased opportunities for players to play from an increasing number of remote locations. It should be appreciated that the increased bandwidth of digital wireless communications may provide such technology appropriate for some or all of the communications, particularly if such communications are encrypted. Higher data rates can be helpful in increasing the sophistication and responsiveness of display and player interaction.

As mentioned above, in one embodiment, the present disclosure may be employed in a server based gaming system. In such an embodiment, as discussed above, one or more gaming devices are in communication with a central server or controller. The central server or controller may be any appropriate server or computing device that includes at least one processor and a memory or storage device. In alternative embodiments, the central server is a progressive controller or other gaming machine in the gaming system. In one embodiment, the central server memory device stores different game programs and instructions, executable by a game device processor, to control the game device.

Each executable game program represents a different game or different game type that can be played on one or more of the game devices in the game system. Such different games may include the same or substantially the same game playing with different pay tables. In different embodiments, the executable game program is for a primary game, a secondary game, or both. In another embodiment, the game program may be executable as a secondary game to be played simultaneously with the game of a primary game (which may be downloaded to, or fixed to, the gaming device) or vice versa.

In this embodiment, each gaming device includes at least one or more display devices and / or one or more feeder devices for interaction with a player. A local processor, such as the gaming device processor described above or a processor of a local server, is operable with the display device (s) and / or the power device (s) of one or more of the gaming devices.

In operation, the central controller is operable to communicate one or more of the stored game programs to at least one local processor. In different embodiments, stored game programs are communicated or provided by installing the communicated game program on a device or a component (for example, a microchip to be inserted into a game device) by embedding the game program on a disk. or otherwise, or by downloading or streaming the game program over a dedicated data network, the internet, or a telephone line. After the stored game programs are communicated from the central server, the local processor executes the communicated program to facilitate playback of the communicated program by a player via the display device (s) and / or device (s). device display screen. That is, when a game program is communicated to a local processor, the local processor changes the game or type of game played on the gaming device.

In another embodiment, a plurality of gaming devices at one or more gaming sites may be networked to the central server in a progressive configuration, as known in the art, wherein a portion of each bet to start a base game or can be allocated to one or more progressive awards. In one embodiment, a progressive gaming system host computer is coupled to a plurality of central servers at a variety of mutually remote gaming sites to provide a progressive, linked, multi-site automated gaming system. In one embodiment, a progressive gaming system host computer may serve gaming devices distributed across a number of properties at different geographic locations, including, for example, different locations within a city or different cities within a state. .

In one embodiment, the progressive gaming system host computer is maintained for the overall operation and control of the progressive gaming system. In one embodiment, a progressive game system host computer oversees the entire progressive game system and is the master for computing all progressive jackpots. All participating gaming sites report to, and receive information from, the progressive gaming system host computer. Each central server computer is responsible for all data communication between the gaming device hardware and software and the progressive gaming system host computer. In one embodiment, an individual game machine can trigger a progressive prize win. In another embodiment, a central server (or progressive game host computer) determines when a progressive prize win is triggered. In another embodiment, an individual game machine and a central controller (or progressive game system host computer) work in conjunction with each other to determine when a progressive win is triggered, for example via a game machine. that meets a predetermined requirement set by the central controller.

In one embodiment, a progressive prize win is triggered based on one or more game events, such as a symbol-triggered shot. In other embodiments, the progressive prize triggering event or qualifying condition may be met by exceeding a certain amount of the game match (such as the number of games, number of credits, the amount of time), or by reaching a number specific d points obtained during the game match. In another embodiment, a gaming device is selected randomly or apparently randomly to provide a player of this gaming device with one or more progressive prizes. In such an embodiment, the gaming device does not provide any apparent reason to the player for awarding a progressive prize, in which the progressive prize win is not triggered by an event in, or specifically based on, any of the games of any game. primary. That is, a player is awarded a progressive prize without any explanation or, alternatively, with simple explanations. In another embodiment, a player is provided with a progressive prize at least partially based on a game-triggered or symbol-triggered event, such as at least partially based on the play of a primary game.

In one embodiment, one or more of the progressive prizes are each funded via a side bet or side game. In this mode, a player must make or bet a side bet to be eligible to win the progressive prize associated with the side bet. In one embodiment, the player must place the maximum bet and the side bet to be eligible to win one of the progressive prizes. In another embodiment, if the player makes or wagers the required side bet, the player may bet on any amount of credit during the primary game (ie the player does not need to place the maximum bet and the side bet to be eligible to win a bet). progressive awards). In one embodiment, the higher the player's bet (in addition to the side bet made), the greater the odds or likelihood that the player will win one of the progressive prizes. It should be appreciated that one or more of the progressive prizes can each be funded, at least in part, on the basis of bets placed on the gaming machine's primary games in the gaming system, via a gambling establishment or via any appropriate means. .

In another embodiment, one or more progressive bets are partially funded via a side bet or side bet that the player can place (and which can be tracked via a side bet meter). In one embodiment, one or more of the progressive prizes are funded with only side bets or side bets placed. In another embodiment, one or more progressive bets are funded based on the player's bets, as discussed above, as well as any side bets or side bets placed.

In an alternate embodiment, a minimum bet level is required for a gaming device to qualify to be selected for one of the progressive prizes. In one embodiment, this minimum bet level is the maximum bet level for the primary game on the gaming machine. In another embodiment, no minimum bet level is required for a gaming machine to qualify to be selected for one of the progressive prizes.

In another embodiment, a plurality of players in a plurality of gaming devices connected in a gaming system participate in a group gaming environment. In one embodiment, a plurality of players in a plurality of connected gaming devices work in conjunction with one another, such as by playing together as a team or group, to win one or more prizes. In such a mode, any prize won by the group is shared, either equally or based on any appropriate criteria, among the different players in the group. In another embodiment, a plurality of players in a plurality of connected gaming devices compete against one another for one or more prizes. In such an embodiment, a plurality of players in a plurality of connected gaming devices participate in a gaming tournament for one or more prizes. In another embodiment, a plurality of players in a plurality of connected gaming devices play for one or more prizes, wherein a result generated by a gaming device affects the results generated by one or more of the connected gaming devices.

Roulette Upgrade Example Modalities In various example embodiments, the game system, gaming device, and method of the present disclosure provide a slot or roulette game, which includes one or more upgrade shots. In the example embodiments discussed below, roulette refresh fires are designated symbols or designated symbol combinations that are on roulette wheels and can be generated and displayed on roulette wheels during game play. It should be appreciated that, in alternative embodiments, one or more of these roulette refresh shots do not have to be symbols that occur on roulette wheels in game play. For example, the roulette update may be based on one or more random determinations that are separate and distinct from the random determinations employed to determine the symbols that are generated and displayed by the roulette wheels. In one example embodiment, the roulette update is based on the result of one or more spins of one or more separate roulettes. In another example embodiment, the roulette update is based on the result of one or more spins of one or more wheels. These wheels or wheels can be video or mechanical. In another example embodiment, the roulette update may be based on a mystery shot, such as an event randomly performed for the player without a display for the player. It should be appreciated that the present disclosure is not limited to such exemplary embodiments, and that these exemplary embodiments are given as an example of employing random determinations which are not symbols on the roulette wheels. In the first group of example modalities discussed below, the occurrence of the roulette update trigger causes the still activated or spinning roulette to change so that the player is more likely to get one of the winning symbol combinations in the game match, and particularly one of the highest values that wins in symbol combinations in game play. In the second group of example modalities discussed below, the occurrence of the roulette update trigger causes the roulette wheels to change so that a wider value prize is associated with one of the symbols displayed on the roulette wheels in the game match.

More specifically, with reference now to Figures 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16, the roulette strips and displays of an exemplary embodiment of the The present disclosure set, which includes a plurality of independent roulettes arranged in rows and columns are generally illustrated. In this exemplary embodiment illustrated, display device 16 includes or displays twenty-one independent routers designated 101 to 125. These designated routers 101 to 125 are arranged in rows 130, 132, 134, 136, and 138, and columns 140, 142, 144, 146, and 148. It should be appreciated that the roulette wheels may be arranged in other appropriate patterns or positions, and that the number of roulette wheels may vary in different embodiments. Each independent roulette wheel initially has a default roulette strip with a plurality of different symbols in it. In this exemplary embodiment, each independent roulette wheel has an identical default or starting roulette strip as generally illustrated in Figure 3; however, it should be appreciated that in alternative embodiments, two or more default or starter roulette strips may be different. In another embodiment, the starting roulette strip for a given roulette is based on which column it is on. For example, all roulette wheels in the first column would share the same starter roulette strip A, and all roulette wheels in the second column would share the same starter roulette strip B, and so on. In this case, each roulette column would have its own set of updated roulette strips.

Figures 4, 5, 6, and 7 illustrate example updated roulette strips 154, 156, 158, and 160. Default or starting roulette strip 152 includes a plurality of symbols including an updated symbol which, in this illustrated embodiment, It is the Wild 160 symbol. It should be appreciated that any appropriate symbol can be an updated symbol. In certain preferred embodiments, higher value symbols are update symbols. The default or starting roulette strip 152 also includes a plurality of non-updating symbols which, in this embodiment, are: (a) the symbol of Helena 162, (b) the symbol of Agamemnon 164, (c) the first symbol of Soldier, (e) the first symbol and Sword 170, (f) the second symbol Sword 172, (g) the first symbol Helmet 174, (h) the second symbol Helmet 176, (i) the first symbol Ace 178, (j) the second king symbol Ace 180, (k) the first king symbol 2, (1) the second king symbol 184, (m) the third king symbol 186, (η) the first queen symbol 188, (o) the symbol of the second Queen 190, (p) the symbol of the third Queen 192, (q) the symbol of the first Jack 194, (r) the symbol of the second Jack 196, (s) the symbol of the third Jack 198, (t) the symbol of the fourth Jack 200, (u) the symbol of the first Ten 202, (v) the symbol of the second Ten 204, (w) the symbol of the third Ten 206, and (x) the symbol of the fourth Ten 208.

In this exemplary embodiment, Figure 4 illustrates roulette strip 154 which has been updated from roulette strip 152 once, and includes: (a) the first Wild 160 symbol, (b) symbols 162 to 208, and ( c) a Wild 210 second symbol.

In this exemplary embodiment, Figure 5 illustrates roulette strip 156 which has been updated from roulette strip 152 twice, and includes (a) the first Wild 160 symbol, (b) symbols 162 to 208, (c) a Wild 210 second symbol, (d) a Wild 212 third symbol, and (e) a Wild 214 fourth symbol.

In this exemplary embodiment, Figure 6 illustrates roulette strip 158 which has been updated from roulette strip 152 three times, and includes (a) the first Wild 160 symbol, (b) symbols 162 to 208, (c) one Wild 210 second symbol, (d) one Wild 212 third symbol, and (e) one Wild 214 fourth symbol, (f) one Wild 216 fifth symbol, (g) one Wild 218 sixth symbol, (h) a symbol of the seventh Wild 220, and (i) an eighth symbol of Wild 222.

In this exemplary embodiment, Figure 7 illustrates roulette strip 160 that has been updated from roulette strip 152 four times, and includes (a) the first Wild 160 symbol, (b) symbols 162 to 208, (c) one Wild 210 second symbol, (d) one Wild 212 third symbol, and (e) one Wild 214 fourth symbol, (f) one Wild 216 fifth symbol, (g) one Wild 218 sixth symbol, (h) a Wild Seventh 220 symbol, and (i) a Wild 222 eighth symbol, (j) a Wild 224 ninth symbol, (k) a Wild 226 tenth symbol, (1) a Wild 228 eleventh symbol, ( m) a Wild 230 twelfth symbol, (n) a Wild 232 thirteenth symbol, (o) a Wild 234 thirteenth symbol, (preferably) a Wild 236 fifteenth symbol, and (q) a sixteenth symbol Wild symbol 238.

In this example embodiment, roulette strips are updated by adding symbols and particularly high value symbols, such as Wild symbols on roulette wheels for each update and thus reducing the likelihood of one or more of the other symbols occurring. In this example embodiment, the game system changes each roulette strip by adding one or more symbols that can each have a probability of occurrence that is greater than zero and less than one hundred percent, and by also changing the probability of occurrence associated with each of one or more of the other symbols on the roulette wheels. It should also be appreciated that in this embodiment the added symbols are also the updated symbols, so it is also more likely that additional updates will be generated as the game play continues. In this way, the player experiences an acceleration of benefits from this exposure. It should also be appreciated that, in alternative embodiments, the added symbols need not be update symbols.

It should further be appreciated that additional symbols may be located on the roulette strips at any appropriate locations. It should also be appreciated that in certain embodiments, two or more of the roulette strips are updated in different ways, such as with different higher value symbols. It should also be appreciated that how a roulette strip is updated may depend on the various different triggering events or other factors. It should also be appreciated that while update symbols work like roulette update shots to play the game, roulette update shots may be other appropriate shots. It should also be appreciated that additional symbols added to the roulette strips need not be placed on the roulette strips adjacent to each other as shown in Figures 4, 5, 6 and 7.

It should be further appreciated that roulette strips may be upgraded in alternate ways in accordance with the present disclosure, as discussed in more detail below. For example, in another embodiment, the probability of one or more symbols occurring is increased without adding symbols to the roulette strip. It should be appreciated that in this embodiment the probability of generating one or more of the other symbols on the roulette strip is lowered.

Referring back to the figures, and particularly to figures 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, a primary gambling example game of this exemplary embodiment is generally illustrated by display device 16. Figure 8 illustrates the 5x5 array of independent roulette wheels 101-125 with all roulette wheels 101-125 spinning after a gamble bet has been made by a player. In this example, display device 16 informs the player: “YOU BET ON A GAME DISPUTE AND ALL ROULETS WILL BE ACTIVATED. GOOD LUCK!". At this point in this example game of this game, each independent roulette starts with, or has the default or starting, roulette strip shown in Figure 3. It should be appreciated that in alternative embodiments, one or more of the roulette strips may start. on different roulette strips and one or more roulette strips may be an updated roulette strip at this time in time. In certain embodiments, one or more roulette strips are started as updated roulette strips based on one or more appropriate criteria. For example, if one or more of the roulette strips are started as updated roulette strips can be predetermined, randomly determined, determined based on a player's state (as determined through a player tracking system), determined based on a previously generated symbol or combination of symbols in a pre-match dispute, determined based on a random determination by the central controller, determined based on a random determination on the gaming device, determined based on one or more bets placed, determined based on the player's primary game bet, or determined based on time (such as the time of day). Figure 9 illustrates that the first independent roulette column 140, 102, 103, 104, and 105 has stopped spinning and each of these independent roulette 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105 displays one of the symbols of roulette strip 152 In this example, the updated symbol or symbol of the first Wild 160 occurs and is displayed on roulette 102. In this illustrated embodiment, the game system provides an indication of the occurrence of this updated symbol by causing the display device to display to the player. : "THE FIRST COLLEGE OF ROULETS STOPPED, AND AN UPDATED SYMBOL WAS GENERATED." The updated symbol causes the game system to change the roulette strips on each of the other spinning roulette wheels (and particularly the roulette wheels 106 to 125, respectively, in columns 142, 144, 146, and 148) for each one. be updated to be roulette strip 154 of figure 4, while these roulette wheels are upgraded from roulette strip 152 of figure 3 to roulette strip 154 of figure 4. In this illustrated embodiment, the gaming system provides an indication of this update for the player while the roulette wheels are spinning. As illustrated in Figure 10, in this example, the gaming system alters the cross hatching, color or shading associated with the roulette wheels 106 to 125 in columns 142, 144, 146, and 148 and also provides an explanation to the player: “CONGRATULATIONS. EACH OF THE ROTATING ROULETS HAS BEEN UPDATED AND YOU HAVE A LARGER CHANCE TO WIN. GOOD LUCK!". It should be appreciated that while the indications given to the player in the exemplary embodiments set forth herein are visual for ease of illustration, appropriate audio or visual and audio indications may also or alternatively be provided to the player. It should also be appreciated that any appropriate information or appropriate indications may be provided to the player. It should also be appreciated that, limited or not, such indications may be provided to the player.

Additionally, it should be appreciated that in this embodiment, the gaming system determines, for each roulette, the result for this roulette after all the determinations of updating this roulette strip have been made. In other words, in this mode, the symbol to be generated and displayed by each roulette is not determined until all possible updates to the roulette strip of this roulette have been determined, so that the default or updated roulette strip can be used to this determination. It should be appreciated that the game system will preferably automatically and instantly update the appropriate roulette strips when an updated symbol has occurred to maintain the speed of the game at an appropriate pace. Figure 11 illustrates that the second column 142 of independent roulette wheels 106, 107, 108, 109, and 110 (in addition to the first column 140 of independent wheel routers 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105) have stopped spinning and each of these Independent roulettes 106, 107, 108, 109, and 110 display one or more of the symbols of roulette strip 154. In this example, the updated symbol or first wild symbol 160 was also generated and is displayed in roulette 109. In this illustrated embodiment , the gaming system provides an indication of the occurrence of this type of update as it causes the display device to display to the player: "THE SECOND ROULETTE COLUMN HAS STOPPED AND ANOTHER UPDATED SYMBOL HAS BEEN GENERATED". The updated symbol causes the game system to change the roulette strips on each of the other spinning roulette wheels (and particularly roulette wheels 111a 125, respectively, in columns 144, 146, and 148) for each one to be updated to be the roulette strip 156 of figure 5 while they are still spinning. In other words, each of these roulette strips for each of these roulette wheels is upgraded from roulette strip 154 of figure 4 to roulette strip 156 of figure 5. In this illustrated embodiment, the gaming system provides an indication of this update for the player while the roulette wheels are spinning. As illustrated in Figure 12, in this example, the gaming system alters the cross hatching, color, or shading associated with roulette 111 to 125 in columns 144, 146, and 148 and also provides an explanation to the player: “CONGRATULATIONS. EACH REMAINING ROTATING ROUTE HAS BEEN UPDATED A SECOND TIME AND YOU HAVE STILL MORE CHANCE TO WIN. GOOD LUCK!". Figure 13 illustrates that the third independent roulette column 144, 112, 113, 114, and 115 (in addition to the first column 140 of independent roulette 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105 and in addition to second column 142 of independent roulette wheels 106, 107, 108, 109, and 110) have stopped spinning and each of these independent roulette wheels 111, 112, 113, 114, and 115 displays one of the roulette strip symbols 156. In this example, the updated symbol or the First Wild 160 symbol was also generated and is displayed on roulette 111 and roulette 112.

In this illustrated embodiment, the gaming system provides an indication of the occurrence of this type of update by causing the display device to display to the player: "THE THIRD ROULET COLUMN HAS STOPPED AND ANOTHER UPDATED SYMBOL HAS BEEN GENERATED". The updated symbol causes the game system to change the roulette strips on each of the other spinning roulette wheels (and particularly the roulette wheels 116 to 125, respectively, in columns 146 to 148) to be updated to be the same. roulette strip 158 of figure 6 while they are still spinning. In other words, each of these roulette strips for each of these roulette wheels is upgraded from roulette strip 156 of FIG. 5 to roulette strip 158 of FIG. 6. In this illustrated embodiment, the gaming system provides an indication of this update to the player while the roulette wheels are spinning. As illustrated in Figure 14, in this example, the game system alters the cross hatching, color, or shading associated with roulette 116-125 in columns 146 and 148 and also provides an explanation to the player: “CONGRATULATIONS. EACH OF THE REMAINING ROTATING ROULETS HAS BEEN UPDATED THIRD TIME AND YOU HAVE STILL MORE CHANCE TO WIN. GOOD LUCK!".

In this game example match, two update symbols occurred in column 144. In this illustrated embodiment, after the first occurrence of the first updated symbol, the additional updated symbol that occurred has no additional update effect. In alternative embodiments, such additional occurrences of update symbols may cause additional updates. It should also be appreciated that although in this illustrated embodiment, only four roulette strip upgrades are possible, in other embodiments additional roulette strip upgrades are possible. Figure 15 illustrates that the fourth independent roulette column 146, 117, 118, 119, and 120 (in addition to the first column 140 of independent roulette 101, 102, 103, 104, and 105, the second column 142 of independent roulette 106, 107, 108, 109, and 110, and the third column 144 of the independent roulette wheels 111, 112, 113, 114, and 115) has stopped spinning and each of these independent roulette wheels 116, 117, 118, 119, and 120 displays one of the roulette strip symbols 158. In this example, none of the additional update symbols or Wild symbols have occurred. The game system provides an indication that none of the additional update symbols have occurred because of causing the display device to display to the player: "THE FOURTH ROULET COLUMN HAS STOPPED AND OTHER UPDATE SYMBOLS HAVE BEEN GENERATED". Accordingly, none of the roulette strips of the roulette wheels that are still rotated (and particularly the door opening line routers 121 to 125 in column 148) are still updated to be roulette strip 160. In other words, none of the roulette strips roulette for door opening line routers 121 to 125 are upgraded from roulette strip 158 of FIG. 5 to roulette strip 160 of FIG. 7; but instead they remain the roulette strip 158. Figure 16 illustrates that the fifth column 148 of independent roulette 121, 122, 123, 124, and 125 (in addition to the first column 140 of independent roulette 101, 102, 103 104, and 105, the second column 142 of the independent roulette wheels 106, 107, 108, 109, and 110, and the third column 144 of the independent roulette wheel 111, 112, 113, 114, and 115), and the fourth column 146 of independent roulette wheels 116, 117, 118, 119, and 120) have stopped spinning and each of these independent roulette wheels 121, 122, 123, 124, and 125 displays one of the symbols of roulette strip 158. The gaming system provides an indication that none of the additional update symbols occurred because it caused the display device to display to the player: “THE FIFTH ROULET COLUMN HAS STOPPED AND OTHER UPDATE SYMBOLS WERE NOT GENERATED”. At this point, the game system evaluates the symbols displayed on the roulette wheels to beat the symbol combinations.

In various embodiments of the present disclosure, the gaming system may perform any appropriate assessment to determine if winning symbol combinations have been generated on the roulette wheels. For example, if the game system includes paylines associated with roulette, the game system will perform a payline evaluation framework to determine any prizes. Alternatively, if the game system includes a winning way or multi-way symbol rating structure associated with roulette wheels, the game system will perform a winning way or multi-way rating. Alternatively, if the gaming system includes both a payline and a way of winning or the multi-way rating structure associated with roulette, the game system will perform either a payline or ways of winning or a multi-way rating. ways. It should be appreciated that the game system may include any appropriate symbol evaluation method. It should also be appreciated that alternative symbol generators in addition to roulette wheels may be employed in accordance with the present disclosure. It should also be appreciated that the gaming system may include any appropriate method or structure of betting or placing bets for a primary betting game.

It should be appreciated that the present exhibit may be implemented in any independent roulette game. In one such embodiment, the present disclosure is implemented in the independent roulette game set forth in US Patent No. 7,309,282. It should also be appreciated that the present disclosure may be implemented in any appropriate dependent roulette game. For example, the roulette upgrade feature can be employed in a dependent roulette game with a conventional 5x5 roulette slot game. In this mode, the appearance of one or more particular symbols on a roulette wheel causes the last spinning roulette wheels to update to different roulette strips. These upgraded roulette strips may include Stacked Wilds, or additional sets of Stacked Wilds, or more Bonus symbols, or Stacks of Bonus symbols, or any appropriate enrichment that makes the most valuable updated roulette strips for the player.

In the above illustrated embodiments, when an updated roulette symbol, such as the Wild symbol, occurs in one of the columns, the updated roulette symbol causes all roulette strips in the spinning roulette to change. It should be appreciated that the number of updated roulette strips could vary according to the present disclosure. In an example mode for each update, only the roulette wheels in the next column are updated, rather than the roulette wheels in all of the spinning columns. In another example embodiment, for each update, only a designated amount of roulette wheels (such as one) in each column is updated instead of all roulette wheels in all columns that continue to spin. In another embodiment, the amount of updates may be a limited amount, such as three updates. In such an embodiment, when the roulette wheel has been updated a limited number of times, it cannot be updated anymore even if additional update symbols occur on the roulette wheels during game play. In alternative embodiments, the amount of upgrades may be limited, but with a relatively high or extensive limitation, so that player would rarely be in a situation where roulette is not updated if one of the additional upgrade symbols occurs.

It should be appreciated that any appropriate symbols may be designated as the update symbols. It should also be appreciated that this exhibit contemplates more than one of the roulette update symbols that cause the updates to occur. For example, in the above example embodiment, in addition to the Wild symbol being an updated roulette symbol, one or more other symbols, such as the bonus symbol (ie “Agamemnon”) or a higher prize symbol (ie , “Helena”) may be the updated roulette symbol.

In one embodiment, to implement multiple update symbols, the game system employs a multiple dimension matrix of possible different update roulette strips. Based on the number of occurrences of each of the different update symbols, the game system selects which roulette strip to use for each spinning roulette. One such embodiment is generally illustrated in the table in Table 1. Table 1 is a table illustrating different sets of roulette strips that include combinations of multiple symbol changes on a default roulette strip of another embodiment of the present disclosure.

Table 1 In this table, the Reel Set 7 roulette strip has a high amount of both Wild symbols and top prize symbols that both function as roulette upgrade symbols. It should be appreciated that while these symbols cause different types of roulette updates, these symbols could alternatively use the same type of roulette updates.

It should also be appreciated that while the exemplary embodiments described herein are primary betting games, the upgrade features may be employed in secondary games including, but not limited to, free activation games or free spin secondary games. In one embodiment, if the upgrade feature is employed in a free-spin or spin secondary game or spin, after each spin is completed, each of the roulette wheels returns to the default roulette strip for the next spin or free spin. In other embodiments, one or more of the roulette wheels may remain in an updated state for one or more subsequent activations or free spins. In this way, the benefit of upgrading individual roulette strips to upgraded roulette strips can be enjoyed by the player for additional spins or spins, and the player would have a chance to get even more up-to-date roulette strips that would otherwise be unattainable.

It should also be appreciated that the present disclosure contemplates that one or more upgrades may remain for primary gambling sets. For example, the game system may allow the player to make a side or additional bet to maintain an update roulette set. In certain embodiments, this additional bet would be dynamically based on the position and value of roulette upgrades. For example, the additional bet to keep a roulette wheel updated three times would be higher than to keep a roulette wheel updated once. Also, the additional bet to keep a roulette updated in the first column would be higher than to keep a roulette updated in the fifth column. In more advanced modes, the game system allows the player to choose which roulette the player wants to be kept up to date. In still other embodiments, the gaming system allows the player to purchase a roulette upgrade for one or more roulette wheels before the roulette wheel spins. In certain embodiments, the gaming system requires a player to pay a dynamic price for roulette upgrades based on which roulette is updated and for how much. In other embodiments, the game system requires the player to pay an adjusted price for a random roulette update update somewhere on the roulette wheels. In this mode, the player may not know which roulette will be updated, but the player is guaranteed to get at least one roulette update. If the player wants more action, the game system may allow the player to purchase a number of random roulette upgrades before the roulette wheel spins. For example, if the player buys two random roulette upgrades, the player may get two random roulette or a twice updated random roulette. It should be appreciated that any appropriate criteria may be employed in determining whether to maintain an up-to-date roulette set for subsequent game matches.

As mentioned above, it should also be appreciated that in the example embodiment described above, updates occur when an updated symbol occurs on the roulette wheels. It should be appreciated that in other embodiments, one or more updates may occur based on other update events or triggering conditions in addition to the update symbols that occur on the roulette wheels.

It should also be appreciated that in the example embodiment illustrated above the determination or evaluation of whether any update symbols have been generated and displayed occurs after an entire column (i.e. group or set) of roulette wheels has spun and stopped. In alternative embodiments, determining or evaluating whether any update symbols have been generated and displayed need not wait until after an entire column of roulette wheels has spun and stopped. For example, in an alternate embodiment, this determination or evaluation of whether any update symbols have been generated and displayed occurs after each roulette has stopped spinning. Additionally, in such embodiments, the roulette wheels in the same column as the update symbols may also be updated. For example, if the first roulette 101 in column 140 displays the updated symbol, the game system could update each of the roulette strips to the rest of roulette 102, 103, 104, and 105 in column 140, which are still spinning well. like the roulette wheels still spinning in the other columns.

In various embodiments, the upgrade feature is provided to the player without requiring any additional bets to be placed by the player. In alternative embodiments, the gaming system requires the player to place an additional bet to activate or employ the upgrade feature. For example, in one embodiment, the gaming system may offer 40 paylines for a 40 credit primary primary game bet, and then the upgrade feature for an additional 40 credits additional bet. It should also be appreciated that in other embodiments, upgrades can be escalated so that more upgrades are available when the player bets more additional credits. Any appropriate relationship may be employed in these embodiments. Additionally, such a scale may be employed in association with the primary primary game bet so that the larger the bet, the greater the number of roulette upgrades available.

In another embodiment, the gaming system, gaming device, and method of the present disclosure provides a slot or roulette game that includes one or more roulette upgrade shots. When the roulette update firing occurs in a game match, one or more roulette wheels are changed for this game match. The roulette upgrade trigger changes the roulette so that a higher prize is associated with or assigned to one of the symbols on this roulette in the game match.

More specifically, with reference now to Figures 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, the game system of an alternate embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of independent routers arranged in rows and columns. It should be appreciated that the roulette wheels may be arranged in other appropriate patterns or positions, and that the number of roulette wheels may vary in different modes. In this illustrated example embodiment, the gaming system includes twenty independent roulette wheels 301 to 320 arranged in rows 330, 332, 334, 336, and 338 and columns 340, 342, 344, 346, and 348. Each independent roulette initially has a strip. of default roulette. In one embodiment, each independent roulette wheel has an identical default roulette strip. However, it should be appreciated that, in alternative embodiments, two or more of the default roulette strips of the roulette may differ. In this mode, and the updated symbol occurs a second time in a designated group of independent roulette wheels, such as in a column of independent roulette, the second occurrence of the updated symbol in the group, such as in the column, is updated to a better symbol for player. Also, in this embodiment, if the updated symbol occurs a third time in a designated independent roulette group, such as in a column of independent roulette, the third occurrence of the updated symbol in the group, such as in the column, is updated to an even better symbol. for the player. It should be appreciated that, in this example embodiment, symbols are updated based on multiple occurrences of the same updated symbol designated in the same group as in the same roulette column. In an alternative embodiment, the symbol update feature is based on the occurrence of update symbols within a row rather than in a column. In another alternative embodiment, the symbol update feature is based on the occurrence of update symbols within either a column or a row. In another alternative embodiment, the symbol update feature is based on the occurrence of update symbols within both a column and a row. It should therefore be appreciated that the column is a set of roulette wheels and that, in alternative embodiments, any appropriate set of roulette wheels can be used to determine the multiple occurrences of the same updated symbol designated in this roulette set.

More specifically, Fig. 17 illustrates the matrix of independent roulette wheels 301 to 320 after a bet on a game match has been made by a player, and all of roulette wheels 301 to 320 have begun to spin. In this example, display device 16 informs this player: “YOU BET A GAME START, ALL ROULETS ARE ACTIVATED. GOOD LUCK!". At this point in the game play, each independent roulette wheel has a default roulette strip. It should be appreciated that in alternative embodiments, one or more of the roulette strips may be different or may start at or be an updated roulette strip at this point in time. In certain embodiments, one or more of the roulette strips are started as updated roulette strips based on one or more criteria. Figure 18 illustrates that the first column 340 of independent roulette wheels 301, 302, 303, and 304 has stopped spinning and each of these independent wheel routers 301, 302, 303, and 304 displays one of the symbols. In this example, the updated symbol that is the first symbol of Helena has occurred and is displayed on roulette 302, and another first symbol of Helena has occurred and is displayed on roulette 303. In this illustrated embodiment, the game system provides an indication of the occurrence of this symbol. updated by causing the display device to display to the player: "THE FIRST ROULET COLUMN HAS STOPPED AND TWO UPDATE SYMBOLS WERE GENERATED."

As illustrated in Figure 19, the game system changes the second occurrence of the updated symbol or the Helena symbol to a 2X Helena. If any winning symbol combination includes this Helena 2X, the prize associated with that winning symbol combination will be multiplied by 2 and then given to the player. As illustrated in Figure 19, in this example, the game system changes the cross hatch, color, or shading associated with roulette 304 in column 340 and also provides an explanation to the player: “CONGRATULATIONS! A ROULETTE HAS BEEN UPDATED AND YOU HAVE A CHANCE TO GET A HIGHER VALUE PRIZE. GOOD LUCK!". In other embodiments, the second displayed Helena symbol could be changed to a Wild symbol, a Wild Symbol expansion, a Bonus symbol, or any other value symbol. It should also be appreciated that, alternatively, the first Helena symbol could be updated, or these both Helena symbols could be updated. Figure 20 shows only that the first roulette in the second column stopped for explanation purposes only and not as an example of how the game works or when the game system would update the symbols. In figure 20, roulette 305 in column 342 has stopped spinning and displays another Helena symbol. In this embodiment, this occurrence of the Helena symbol is considered to be the first occurrence of the Helena symbol for this column, so no roulette strip or symbol transformation on the other roulette wheels occurs at this point in time. It should be appreciated that, in other embodiments, symbol transformation to a designated updated symbol is based on the cumulative number of this symbol occurring on all previously stalled roulettes.

Referring now to Figures 21 and 22, roulette wheels 306, 307, and 308 in column 342 have also stopped spinning and each displays another updated symbol or the Queen symbol. The game system changes the second occurrence of the updated symbol or Queen symbol on a 2X Queen. If any winning symbol combination includes this Queen 2X, the prize associated with this winning symbol combination will be multiplied by 2 and then provided to the player. The game system also changes the third occurrence of the updated symbol or Queen 3X symbol. If any winning symbol combination includes this Queen 3X, the prize associated with this winning symbol combination will be multiplied by 3 and then provided to the player. As illustrated in Figure 22, in this example, the game system provides an indication of the occurrence of this updated symbol by causing the display device to display to the player: " As illustrated in Figure 22, in this example, the game system changes the cross hatching, color, or shading associated with roulette 307 and roulette 308 in column 342 and also provides an explanation to the player: AND YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN A HIGHER VALUE PRIZE. GOOD LUCK!.

Referring now to Figures 23 and 24, the roulette wheels 309, 310, and 31, and 312 in column 344 have stopped spinning. Roulette wheels 309 and 311 each display another updated symbol or the Agamemnon symbol. The game system changes the second occurrence of the updated symbol or Agamemnon symbol to a 2X Agamemnon. If any winning symbol combination includes this Agamemnon 2X, the prize associated with this winning symbol combination will be multiplied by 2 and then provided to the player. Roulette wheels 310 and 312 each display the second updated symbol or the Queen symbol. The game system changes the second occurrence of the second updated symbol or Queen symbol into a 2X Queen. If any winning symbol combination includes this Queen 2X, the prize associated with this winning symbol combination will be multiplied by 2 and then provided to the player. As illustrated in Figure 23, in this example, the gaming system provides an indication of the occurrence of this updated symbol by causing the display device to display to the player: “THE THIRD ROULET COLUMN HAS STOPPED AND TWO PAIRS OF UPDATE SYMBOLS WERE GENERATED ”. As illustrated in Figure 24, in this example, the game system changes the cross hatching, color or shading associated with roulette 311 and roulette 312 in column 344 and also provides an explanation for the player: “CONGRATULATIONS, TWO OTHER ROULETS WERE UPDATED AND YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO WIN A HIGHER VALUE PRIZE. GOOD LUCK!

Referring now to Figure 25, roulette 313, 314, 315, and 316 in column 346, and roulette 317, 318, 319, and 320, have stopped spinning. These roulette wheels do not display any update symbols. At this point, the game system evaluates the symbols displayed to determine if it provides any prizes for the player. As illustrated in Figure 25, in this example, the game system provides an explanation for the player: “ALL ROULETS STOPPED AND SYMBOL UPDATES WERE NOT GENERATED”. For example, row 338 includes Queen, Queen 3x, Queen 2X, Queen, and combination of Queen symbols. The game system will determine the prize associated with the five Queens symbol combination and applying the multipliers in the designated manner.

It should be appreciated that the present disclosure contemplates multiple different ways to evaluate situations in which a winning combination contains multiple multiplier symbols. In one embodiment, the prize associated with the winning combination is multiplied by the highest multiplier among all symbols that make up the winning symbol combination. For example, in Figure 25, the 5-Queen prize involving Queen, Queen 3X, Queen 2X, Queen, Queen is multiplied by 3X (ie the highest multiplier) to determine the prize. In another embodiment, the prize associated with the winning combination is multiplied by the sum of all multipliers among all the symbols that make up the winning symbol combination. For example, in Figure 25 the 5-Queen prize involving Queen, Queen 3X, Queen 2X, Queen, Queen is multiplied by 5X (ie the sum of the multipliers) to determine the prize. In another embodiment, the prize associated with the winning symbol combination is multiplied by the product of all multipliers within the winning symbol combination. For example, in Figure 25, the 5-Queen prize involving Queen, Queen 3X, Queen 2X, Queen, Queen is multiplied by 6X (ie, the product of the multipliers) to determine the prize.

It should be appreciated, as with the example above in figures 3 to 16, the gaming system may perform any appropriate assessment to determine if winning symbol combinations have been generated on the roulette wheels. For example, if the game system includes paylines associated with roulette, the game system will perform a payline evaluation framework to determine any prizes.

Alternatively, if the gaming system includes a winning or multi-way rating structure associated with roulette, the gaming system will perform a winning or multi-way rating structure, alternatively if the gaming system includes either a winning or multi-way rating structure. Payline as a way to win or multi-way structure associated with roulette, the game system will perform either a payline or a way to win or multi-way evaluation. It should be appreciated that the game system may include any appropriate symbol evaluation method.

It should be appreciated that the updating feature of this exposure increases volatility and variety in payments or payments. It should also be appreciated that symbol updates is an exciting event in itself, even if the player the player eventually does not win with or using the updates. In such cases, certain players may feel as if they are winning exactly by getting symbol updates even if no win results.

As described above with the above embodiments, it should be appreciated that this mode of the symbol update feature may be employed in a base or primary betting game or a bonus or secondary betting game or a round such as a free activation or game. or free spinning round.

In many embodiments, the symbol update feature is part of the mathematical model of the base game. In other various modes, the symbol update feature is activated when the player makes a bet that is above a certain level for a game match (such as a maximum bet). In other various embodiments, the symbol update feature is activated when the player makes an additional bet to specifically activate the update feature.

It should also be appreciated that a symbol may be updated differently, such as by associating a modifier, such as a multiplier, with symbols (as in the above example embodiment), or by making the Wild symbol, or by making the symbol into a Expanding Wild, or changing the symbol into a bonus symbol. Additionally, in one embodiment, the symbol could be upgraded from a single symbol to a double symbol. In an example embodiment, a three-fold symbol upgrade could go from a top prize symbol, to a 2X multiplier top prize symbol, to a 2X Wild symbol, to a 2X Expansion Wild symbol. In another example embodiment, a three times updated symbol could go from a top prize symbol to a 2X multiplier top prize symbol, to a 2X Wild symbol, to a 2X Expansion Wild symbol.

In various embodiments, the type of symbol update may be predetermined or randomly determined. For example, one example, the mode includes two or three possible upgrades and the player does not know that one will occur. In other embodiments, the nature of symbol updates is symbol dependent. It should be appreciated that different types of symbol could update in different ways. For example, a Wild symbol can always update on an expanding Wild symbol, while a higher award symbol can always update on a 2X higher award symbol.

In one embodiment, the appearance of a Wild symbol takes into account the symbol update feature. For example, if a Wild symbol appears at the topmost position in a roulette column, all subsequent symbols in the column would be updated. In another embodiment, the appearance of a Wild symbol does not take into account the symbol update feature. In this mode, the player must get exactly the same symbol in order for the symbol update to occur.

In one embodiment, multiple occurrences of a Wild symbol in a roulette column are updated. For example, the second Wild in a roulette column could become a 2X Wild. In another embodiment, Wild symbols never update other Wild symbols. For example, getting a second Wild symbol in a column does not update any Wild symbol. However, if the appearance of one Wild symbol takes into account the symbol update feature for all non-Wild symbols in a given roulette column, then the appearance of two Wild symbols in one column would cause the other non-Wild symbols. Wild were updated twice.

As mentioned above, certain symbol updates may occur based on the occurrence of symbols on all roulette wheels, not just a roulette column or a roulette row. In this situation, a symbol can be updated only for a portion of the time. In one embodiment, any other appearance of a symbol may be updated. For example, the first Queen symbol is not updated, the second Queen symbol is updated to be a 2X Queen, the third Queen symbol is not updated, the fourth Queen symbol is updated to be a 3X Queen, and so on. .

In another embodiment, multiple occurrences of the updated symbol on the same roulette column (or row) trigger a random determination of whether the symbol update will occur in place of the current occurrence of the symbol update. In this embodiment, the probability of occurrence may be adjusted to any appropriate level or percentage that is greater than zero and less than one hundred percent. It should also be appreciated that in this embodiment the level or percentage may vary based on one or more factors.

In another embodiment, an update causes more than one update. For example, the second appearance of a Queen symbol causes another Queen symbol to be upgraded directly to a 3X Queen.

In another alternative embodiment, all of the symbols on the symbol strip function as update symbols. In other embodiments, all of the symbols on the roulette strip function as update symbols except for certain designated symbols. In such an example, a bonus symbol is excluded from being an updated symbol.

Referring now to Figure 26, it should be further appreciated that the upgrade may be employed in a dependent roulette game, such as a standard 3x5 slot game. In one embodiment, the second occurrence (or third occurrence) of a symbol could be updated. For example, the example roulette strip in Fig. 26 includes groupings of two conjugation symbols adjacent to each other. Depending on how roulette wheels stop, it is possible that only one of the two conjugation symbols will be visible at a given roulette position or result. In other roulette results, both conjugation symbols would be visible, in which case the second conjugation symbol would be updated. For example, using the roulette strip in Figure 26, as an example, a Helena 2X, only occurs when both Helena symbols are visible in a roulette result.

It should be understood that various changes and modifications to the presently preferred embodiments described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present subject matter and without diminishing its intended advantages. Accordingly, it is intended that such modifications and variations be covered by the appended claims.

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A gaming system comprising: at least one display device; at least one input device; at least one processor; and at least one memory device that stores a plurality of instructions which, when executed by at least one processor, causes the at least one processor to operate with at least one display device and at least one input device for a play of a game for: displaying a plurality of roulette wheels for a player, each roulette having a standard roulette strip including a plurality of different symbols; determine if a roulette update firing occurs during a game play; and, if the roulette update firing occurs during the game play for each of the at least one of the roulette wheels: causing said roulette to be updated to said game play from the standard roulette strip of said roulette, said upgrade causing one of: (i) the player most likely to obtain a winning symbol combination of said symbols in the game roll, and (ii) a higher prize associated with one of the symbols in this roulette game; determine any prizes associated with the symbols displayed on the roulette wheels for the game play; and provide any prizes awarded to the player. Game system according to claim 1, characterized in that the roulette wheels are independent roulette wheels. Game system according to claim 1, characterized in that the roulette wheels are dependent roulette wheels. Game system according to claim 1, characterized in that the plurality of instructions, when executed at least one processor, causes at least one processor to determine any awards associated with the displayed result of the game play. based on at least one of: (a) a payline assessment; and (b) ways to earn evaluation. Game system according to claim 1, characterized in that the roulette update trigger includes at least one updated symbol on the roulette wheels. Gaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that the plurality of instructions, when executed by at least one processor, causes at least one of the roulette wheels to update while said one or more of the roulette wheels Roulette wheels are spinning during game play. Gaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that the plurality of instructions, when executed by at least one processor, causes at least one of the roulette wheels to update said roulette while said roulette is in progress. spinning during game play. Gaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that the plurality of instructions, when executed by at least one processor, causes at least one of the roulette wheels to update said roulette after said roulette wheel. have stopped spinning during game play. Gaming system according to claim 1, characterized in that the roulette wheels have the same standard roulette strips. 10. A gaming system comprising: at least one display device; at least one input device; at least one processor; and at least one memory device that stores a plurality of instructions which, when executed by at least one processor, causes the at least one processor to operate with at least one display device and at least one input device for playing a game, for: displaying a plurality of roulette wheels for a player, each roulette having a standard roulette strip including a plurality of different symbols; determine if a roulette update firing occurs during a game play; and, if the roulette update firing occurs during the game play for each of at least one of the roulette wheels that are spinning for said game play: (a) causing said roulette to be updated for said game play from the standard roulette strip, said upgrade making the player most likely to obtain a winning symbol combination of said symbols in the game play, (b) using said upgrade roulette strip to determine a of the symbols on said roulette for displaying the game play, and (c) displaying said symbol determined for the game play; determine any prizes associated with the symbols displayed on the roulette wheels for the game play; and provide any prizes awarded to the player. Game system according to claim 10, characterized in that the roulette wheels are independent roulette wheels. Game system according to claim 10, characterized in that the roulette wheels are dependent roulette wheels. Game system according to claim 10, characterized in that the plurality of instructions, when executed at least one processor, causes at least one processor to determine any prizes associated with the displayed outcome of the game play. based on at least one of: (a) a payline assessment; and (b) ways to earn evaluation. Gaming system according to claim 10, characterized in that the roulette update trigger includes at least one updated symbol on the roulette wheels. Gaming system according to claim 10, characterized in that the plurality of instructions, when executed at least one processor, causes the at least one processor for each update firing that occurs during a player's play. while at least one of the roulette wheels is spinning, for each of the roulette wheels that are spinning for said play of the game causes that roulette update to occur while said roulette is still spinning. Gaming system according to claim 10, characterized in that the roulette wheels have the same standard roulette strips. Gaming system according to claim 10, characterized in that, for at least one roulette, updating said roulette includes changing a probability associated with device generation or more symbols on the roulette, such that a symbol of Higher roulette value is more likely to occur. Game system according to claim 10, characterized in that, for at least one roulette wheel, upgrading roulette includes adding one or more additional higher value symbols to the roulette strip to increase the likelihood that This symbol occurs in the play of the game. Game system according to claim 10, characterized in that at least one of the roulette wheels can be updated multiple times in each game play. 20. Game system, characterized in that it comprises: at least one display device; at least one input device; at least one processor; and at least one memory device that stores a plurality of instructions which, when executed by at least one processor, causes the at least one processor to operate with at least one display device and at least one input device for playing a game, for: displaying a plurality of roulette wheels for a player, each roulette having a standard roulette strip including a plurality of different symbols; determine if a roulette update firing occurs during a game play; and, if the roulette update firing occurs during the game play for each of at least one of the roulette wheels, causing said roulette to be updated to said game play from the standard roulette strip of said roulette, said updating causing one of the symbols displayed on the roulette to be associated with a higher higher prize in the game play; determine any prizes associated with the symbols displayed on the roulette wheels for the game play; and provide any prizes awarded to the player. Game system according to claim 20, characterized in that the roulette wheels are independent roulette wheels. Game system according to claim 20, characterized in that the roulette wheels are dependent roulette wheels. Game system according to claim 20, characterized in that the plurality of instructions, when executed at least one processor, causes the at least one processor to determine any prizes associated with the displayed result of the game play. based on at least one of: (a) a payline assessment; and (b) ways to earn evaluation. Game system according to claim 20, characterized in that the roulette update trigger includes at least one updated symbol on the roulette wheels. Gaming system according to claim 20, characterized in that the roulette wheels have the same standard roulette strips. Gaming system according to claim 20, characterized in that at least one of the roulette wheels can be updated multiple times in each game play.