WO2002062439A1 - Gaming device and method - Google Patents
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- WO2002062439A1 WO2002062439A1 PCT/US2002/000492 US0200492W WO02062439A1 WO 2002062439 A1 WO2002062439 A1 WO 2002062439A1 US 0200492 W US0200492 W US 0200492W WO 02062439 A1 WO02062439 A1 WO 02062439A1
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- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
- G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
- G07F17/326—Game play aspects of gaming systems
- G07F17/3262—Player actions which determine the course of the game, e.g. selecting a prize to be won, outcome to be achieved, game to be played
- G07F17/3265—Influencing the position of stopped moving members to achieve a winning arrangement, e.g. nudging, shuffling, holding
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- the following invention is generally related to instrumentalities and methodologies in gaming devices. More specifically, the instant invention is directed to a gaming device having a winning outcome where the player wins directly and a non- winning outcome which may be modified by the gaming device to produce a winning outcome.
- the invention transforms a non-winning outcome into a winning outcome if a permutation of the displayed symbols would produce a winning outcome according to a rule set.
- the following invention allows a gaming device to transform an initial non-winning outcome into a winning outcome by changing the location of one of more displayed symbols.
- a traditional reel slot has a single payline for three reels with twenty-two physical stops on each reel.
- a typical game play consists of spinning the reels and stopping the reels to indicate a winning or losing position.
- Some games in the industry have special "nudge" symbols that have an indicator pointing up or down. When a nudge symbol pointing down lands above the payline, the symbol automatically moves down. When a nudge symbol pointing up lands below the payline, the symbol automatically moves up.
- nudge symbols In these nudge games, only particular symbols can nudge. Usually the symbols have an up or down indicator, but sometimes a symbol can nudge both up and down. In all cases, the nudge symbols always nudge, whether a winning combination is made or lost by nudging.
- the present invention is distinguishable over the prior art in a multiplicity of ways.
- the instant invention provides a method and apparatus to transform certain non-winning outcomes into winning outcomes without further effort on the part of the player. This effectively provides the player with a greater opportunity of winning the game.
- the game transforms the first outcome only if the second outcome provides a payout.
- the present invention transforms the initial outcome only when a winning outcome can be achieved based on a defined rule set. If an initial non-winning outcome cannot be transformed into a winning outcome, the player loses. If the initial non- winning outcome is a "near miss," or could be a winning outcome if the displayed symbols were in a different orientation, this invention automatically provides a win to the player by merely changing the orientation of these symbols to a winning outcome. The player is then rewarded for this winning outcome. In this way, the player's interest in gaming is retained by rewarding the player by adjusting an outcome that is not contemplated by the paytable into one that is contemplated.
- a further object is to provide a device and method as characterized above wherein the player is rewarded if the outcome of the initial game can be manipulated according to a rule set to produce a second outcome that is contemplated by the paytable.
- a gaming device comprising, in combination: a display, a plurality of decision making means, wagering means, a processor including random means operatively coupled to the display, the decision making means and the wagering means to receive and transmit information therebetween, the display including a plurality of symbols oriented in an RXC matrix, the plurality of symbols changing as a function of the wagering means and the random means to provide a first outcome, the processor including a comparison means between the first outcome and a paytable, and including means to change the location of one or more symbols if said first outcome is not recognized by said paytable such that said one or more symbols move from their first outcome orientation to a different area in said RXC matrix to provide a second outcome recognized by said comparison means to be on said paytable.
- wagering means means for displaying a plurality of symbols in an RXC matrix, means for comparing displayed symbols with N paylines to a paytable, means for incrementing an award due in the presence of a winning outcome, means for changing the location of at least one displayed symbol to produce a winning outcome and means for incrementing an award due in the presence of a manipulated outcome that is a winning outcome.
- Figure 1 is a flowchart of the methodology according to the present invention.
- Figure 2 is a depiction of the apparatus associated therewith.
- Figure 3 is a depiction of the display screen shown in Figure 2, depicting an RXC matrix, having N paylines.
- Figure 4 parallels Figure 3, illustrating a card game.
- reference numeral 10 as shown in FIG. 2 is directed to the device according to the present invention.
- the apparatus 10 includes a housing 16 which supports a visual display 2, preferably a video monitor, therewithin.
- the device may use a mechanical reel system.
- the display 2 may include a window 8 for special messages or for incrementing counting of credits accumulated by the player.
- the window 8 can be used to describe the initiation of the feature of the present invention or its duration, or describe the particular rule set, delineated infra.
- the device also includes an LED readout 4 for prompting the player and can provide similar verbiage as the window 8 or in lieu thereof, to stimulate the player.
- the device includes an inlet 6 for the reception therein for coins, currency or the like to auger in the inception of play.
- a plurality of decision-making buttons 12 are located on the face of the apparatus 10, preferable below the display 2 and a pull handle 14 can be used to initiate play as an alternative to supplement the decision-making buttons 12.
- a coin hopper 18 may be included to effectuate an output of an award due the player.
- the apparatus 10 may have a top portion 32 with a display thereon having a motif correlative with the game to be played and can include a paytable.
- a plurality of speakers 34 may be included on the device for aural interaction with the player.
- the apparatus also includes a processor P coordinating all functions and a random number generator G operatively coupled thereto for generating outcomes.
- the display 2 features a plurality of symbols 20 arranged in a row and column (RXC) matrix 21.
- Paylines 22 correspond to areas on the matrix in which winning combinations may be located.
- the flow chart associated with the apparatus of FIGS. 2 and 3 can be explored.
- the player plays the game with a maximum bet or less.
- a maximum bet enables the features of the invention. Assume a maximum bet is required. If the player plays with less than a maximum bet, the outcome is determined by the symbols displayed according to the display in FIG. 3. If the player opts to play with a maximum bet, then after initial outcome is displayed, the player is immediately rewarded if the initial outcome corresponds to a value on an associated paytable, and is then given the option to play again or to quit and cash out.
- the initial outcome does not correspond to a value on the paytable
- all of the displayed symbols and their locations are compared to the paytable to determine whether a winning outcome may be produced by reorienting the symbols shown according to a rule set. If no winning combination can be produced from the displayed symbols, the player loses, and is given the option to play again or to quit and cash out. Should a winning combination be possible, the initial outcome is automatically manipulated to produce this winning combination by automatically moving one or more displayed symbols to correspond to the winning combination. The player is then rewarded, according to the paytable, for the winning outcome that was produced.
- the following rule set controls potential reorientation when the initial outcome does not correspond to the paytable.
- Symbols may move one stop in either direction in a column.
- Symbols may only move one stop from a single particular reel to establish winners. For instance, only reel three from a three reel machine may be allowed to move one stop to establish an outcome recognized by the paytable.
- Symbols may only move one stop from a single reel to establish winners, but the symbol is not limited to a particular reel. For instance, two of the three winning symbols may be on reels two and three, and reel one moves one stop to establish an outcome recognized by the paytable.
- Symbols may move one stop from multiple reels to establish winners, but not all reels. For instance, a five reel game may only allow moves on reels four and five.
- All symbols may move one stop to establish an outcome recognized by the paytable.
- a subset of symbols may move to complete an outcome recognized by the paytable. For example, only cards less than a ten may move in a five reel video poker machine.
- Symbols may indicate a move direction (up or down) or symbols may move both directions.
- a move can be based on precedence. For example, the highest winning combination recognized by the paytable may be used, the lowest winning combination may be used, or a bonus event combination of symbols might be used.
- Special events may move only during special events.
- Special events resulting in this invention may include, but are not limited to: time intervals whose occurrence and duration may vary (e.g., happy hour), a special symbol which triggers the invention on subsequent spins, system generated events, player card events, or random events.
- the special event times may or may not be indicated on the game with a light or other means. 10.
- These features may be applied to any number of reels or rows. For instance, a five reel, three row game could be used, or a six reel, four row game could be used.
- Cards can move form row to row to establish the best possible winners, or cards may change rank or suit to provide a winning hand.
- Figure 4 shows an arrangement where a King and a Queen will move to a central row, providing a winning hand. As shown, the new hand yields a straight and a four card flush. In one embodiment (e.g. a maximum bet), if the spade King could transform to any heart, a flush would result. If the spade King transforms to a heart King, a royal flush would result.
- cards can move from row to row to establish the best possible winners, or cards may change rank or suit to provide a sinning hand.
- one die (or more) can be rotated beyond an initial at rest position.
- Dice can also move from row to row to establish the -best possible winners.
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