Abstract: A gaming system and method is disclosed that comprises a plurality of gaming devices in communication with a server. The server is configured to measure play level and adjust payback percentage based on the play level. The play level may comprise one of several gaming factors related to the number of players, wagering, the number of games played, and others. A portion of each wager made during low play level may be contributed to a pool to be distributed during a period of high play level. A method of providing a wagering game wherein payback percentage is adjusted according to play level is also provided. An advantage provided is increased enjoyment of the gaming experience of players due to enhanced expectation of receiving additional awards when play level is high.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus has a gaming device that is adapted to accept a wager and allow a player to play a game. A controller is in communication with the gaming device. The controller maintains a first progressive jackpot having a first award value and a second progressive jackpot having a second award value. Upon the occurrence of a triggering event, the first and second award values are switched. A gaming method using the gaming apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A gaming system is disclosed that comprises a plurality of gaming devices in communication with a server. Each gaming device is configured to play a primary game as well as a secondary game in the form of a draw game such as bingo or keno. The server advertises a draw game to the gaming devices allowing players to place additional draw wagers and play the draw game simultaneously with the primary game. For accepting gaming devices, the server selects a subset of gaming symbols for display on a draw game card display of the gaming devices. The server then draws gaming symbols and communicates the drawn gaming symbols to the gaming devices so that the draw game displays may be updated. The draw of gaming symbols continues until a winning outcome at one or more of the gaming devices occurs or a predetermined number of gaming symbol draws have been made.

Abstract: A gaming device having a container configured to hold a plurality of display objects, an agitator for moving the plurality of display objects, a prize object holder configured to hold a plurality of prize objects in an individually controlled manner, a prize object display located inside of the container and configured to receive at least one prize object from the prize object holder, and a controller configured to select a prize object from the prize object holder and cause the selected prize object to be displayed in the prize object display, is disclosed. In one embodiment, the prize object display includes a tubular exhibition container. In another embodiment, the display object container of the gaming device is configured to provide a jumbled ball display. In addition, a method for playing a game by providing the prize object display inside of the display object container of the aforementioned gaming device is disclosed.

Abstract: A gaming device including a game apparatus configured to allow a player to play a game including moveable prize objects is disclosed. The gaming device may also include a prize object holder configured to hold the prize objects where the prize objects are allowed to move within the prize object holder. A controller may be in communication with the game apparatus. The controller may be configured to determine a game outcome and to move the prize object holder to display the game outcome to the player. In another embodiment, a dynamic prize object which is distinguishable from all other prize objects may be included among the moveable prize objects where the dynamic prize object may be used to convey special prizes to the player.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus includes a moveable display surface and an actuator that is coupled to the display surface for moving the display surface. A transparent organic light emitting display is positioned adjacent to the display surface. The transparent organic light emitting display is configured to display a presentation and to allow a player to view at least a portion of the display surface through the transparent organic light emitting display. A controller is in communication with the actuator and the transparent organic light emitting display. The controller is configured to control the position of the display surface and to control the presentation.

Abstract: A gaming device is provided that may include several gaming apparatuses. A rotatable container is coupled to the gaming apparatuses. At least one moveable object moves within the container. The moveable object has a moveable object symbol. A server is in communication with the gaming apparatuses. A selectable object is in communication with the server. The selectable object can be displayed and is similar in appearance to the moveable object. The display of the selectable object provides an illusion that the selectable object is the moveable object. A game display is in communication with the server. The game display displays a display symbol in the display position. A game outcome depends on the display position of the display symbol.

Abstract: A gaming display device includes a moveable video display. The moveable video display can display video presentations. An actuator may be coupled to the moveable video display. The actuator is configured to move the moveable video display. A memory device stores several video presentations. A controller is in communication with the moveable video display and the actuator. The controller can select one or more of the video presentations and display the selected video presentation on the moveable video display. The controller can also direct movement of the moveable video display. A method of operating a gaming device including a moveable video display is also provided.

Abstract: A gaming device for playing a game by a game player. The gaming device allows the game player to place a telephone call. A controller generates a prize. Several images of persons who may receive the telephone call are displayed to the game player. The telephone call is placed to one of the images. The prize is announced by the selected image to the game player. A second telephone call is placed to a telephone number in order to select a multiplier. The controller generates the multiplier. The multiplier is the last digit of the telephone number. The prize is multiplied by the multiplier to obtain a total prize.

Abstract: A gaming device has a matrix of symbols with several rows and columns. At least one of the symbols is configured to communicate a game outcome. A row indicator can selectively indicate each one of the plurality of rows and a column indicator can selectively indicate each one of the plurality of columns. A controller can select at least one of the symbols. The selected symbol is located in a symbol row in the plurality of rows and in a symbol column in the plurality of columns. The controller causes the row indicator to indicate the symbol row and the column indicator to indicate the symbol column.

Abstract: A gaming device base having a front surface that allows players to extend their legs. In the preferred embodiment, the gaming device base has a horizontal support member having a substantially flat surface to support at least one gaming device and at least one edge. The gaming device base has at least one door positioned beneath the horizontal support member. The door may be moved from an open to a closed position. In the closed position, the door is positioned behind the edge of the horizontal support member. The door has at least one angled portion, which is an acute angle measured from a vertical plane. Players sitting in front of the edge of the horizontal support member may stretch or extend their legs behind the edge of the horizontal support member.

Abstract: A video poker gaming apparatus and method of playing a game in which a player is allowed to place a first wager and a portion of a first card hand is displayed to the player. The player can choose to play the first card hand or to place a second wager to play an additional second card hand. The second card hand is dealt identical to the first card hand. If the player chooses to place the second wager and play the second card hand, all of the first card hand and all of the second card hand are displayed to the player. The player selects cards to keep or discard from each of the first and second card hands. Replacement cards are dealt for each of the cards that were discarded. An award is paid for the card hands according to a pay table.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus includes a first and second gaming device. A controller is in communication with the gaming devices. The controller is configured to receive a wager on the first gaming device and play a base game on the first gaming device. The controller can determine if a bonus qualifying event has occurred on the first gaming device and play a first bonus game on the first gaming device. The controller can further award a first bonus prize and transmit a signal to the second gaming device that the second gaming device has qualified for a second bonus game. The controller indicates that the second gaming device has qualified for a second bonus game and plays the second bonus game on the second gaming device. A second bonus prize is awarded. A method of gaming is also disclosed.

Abstract: A progressive gaming system includes a gaming device and a non-gaming device. A controller is in communication with the gaming device and the non-gaming device. The controller is configured to receive a first wager from the gaming device, play a first game on the gaming device and apportion a first percentage of the first wager to a progressive jackpot. The controller further can award a first prize on the gaming device, receive a second wager through the non-gaming device and play a second game. The outcome of the second game is communicated to the non-gaming device. The controller may apportion a second percentage of the second wager to the progressive jackpot, award a second prize and communicate the award of the second prize to the non-gaming device. In addition, the controller determines if a progressive jackpot-winning event has occurred for either the gaming device or the non-gaming device, communicates the occurrence of the progressive jackpot-winning event, and awards a progressive jackpot.

Abstract: A gaming device allows a player to play a game. A controller is in communication with the gaming device. The controller is configured to receive a wager and allow a player to play several games. The controller records at least one variable about the games played. The controller determines a play level for the player from several play levels based upon the recorded variable or variables. Several pay-tables are provided. Each of the pay-tables is associated with a play level. The controller can change the pay-table used by the gaming device to the pay-table associated with the player's play level.

Abstract: A gaming system including at least one server configured to access and/or store at least one primary and at least one secondary game pay table. The primary game pay table can be adapted to provide a first payout percentage while the secondary game pay table can be adapted to provide a second payout percentage. The gaming system can include at least one gaming device in communication with the server, the gaming device being configured to allow a player to place a wager and initiate a game, download the primary game pay table from the server, use the primary game table to produce an outcome of a game, download the secondary pay table from the server after occurrence of a predetermined event (e.g., player qualification) and use the secondary pay table to produce a game outcome (e.g., higher valued payout, alternate prize, progressive prize), which can be produced for a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus allows players to collect accumulated credits at a future date in return for larger prizes or higher payback percentages during game play. The gaming apparatus includes a gaming device for playing a game. A display is coupled with the gaming device. A controller is in communication with the gaming device and the display. The controller is configured to receive a wager and determine a game outcome. The controller can determine a credit balance based on the game outcome. The controller receives a request to cashout the credit balance and determines a first and second payout. The first payout is paid at the present time and the second payout is paid at a future time. The first and second payouts are displayed to the player and the player is allowed to choose one of the payouts. The payout chosen by the player is awarded.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus includes a display device that has a several display surfaces that are visible to a game player. The display surfaces are formed by one or more organic light emitting diode displays. A controller is in communication with the display device and can display at least one game outcome.

Abstract: In a progressive gaming system, a progressive prize winning event triggers the awarding of a primary progressive prize to at least one primary player. In addition, a secondary progressive prize is awarded to a subset of the current players. The secondary progressive prize may be awarded to selected current players, such as those players of a particular gaming device, or to players that have been playing for a predetermined period of time. In examples where the progressive game is played across multiple establishments, the secondary progressive prize may be awarded to a current player in a different establishment than that of the primary player to ensure the excitement and publicity of winning the progressive prize is spread across multiple establishments.