Abstract: A gaming system for enabling the simultaneous play of social virtual currency, wager-based gaming and free, play-for-fun gaming is described. The gaming system is configured to deliver a fun game to a client in conjunction with a virtual currency gaming event and to initiate play of a fun game upon a predesignated triggering event of the virtual currency game. The fun game is played by a plurality of players and fun game controller directs game information to a fun game server. Fun game information can be displayed for multiple players to drive competitive-type play among players and can be used to provide awards and incentivize play.

Abstract: A gaming system for enabling the simultaneous play of real-money, wager-based gaming and free, play-for-fun gaming is described. The gaming system is configured to deliver a fun game to a client in conjunction with a real-money gaming event and to initiate play of a fun game upon a predesignated triggering event of the real money game. The fun game is played by a plurality of players and fun game controller directs game information to a fun game server. Fun game information can be displayed for multiple players to drive competitive-type play among players and can be used to provide awards and incentivize play.

Abstract: A gaming system for enabling the simultaneous play of real-money, wager-based gaming and free, play-for-fun gaming is described. The gaming system is configured to deliver a fun game to a client in conjunction with a real-money gaming event and to initiate play of a fun game upon a predesignated triggering event of the real money game. The fun game is played by a plurality of players and fun game controller directs game information to a fun game server. Fun game information can be displayed for multiple players to drive competitive-type play among players and can be used to provide awards and incentivize play.

Abstract: A gaming system for enabling the simultaneous play of real-money, wager-based gaming and free, play-for-fun gaming is described. The gaming system is configured to deliver a fun game to a client in conjunction with a real-money gaming event and to initiate play of a fun game upon a predesignated triggering event of the real money game. The fun game is played by a plurality of players and fun game controller directs game information to a fun game server. Fun game information can be displayed for multiple players to drive competitive-type play among players and can be used to provide awards and incentivize play.

Abstract: A gaming system for enabling the simultaneous play of real-money, wager-based gaming and free, play-for-fun gaming is described. The gaming system is configured to deliver a fun game to a client in conjunction with a real-money gaming event and to initiate play of a fun game upon a predesignated triggering event of the real money game. The fun game is played by a plurality of players and fun game controller directs game information to a fun game server. Fun game information can be displayed for multiple players to drive competitive-type play among players and can be used to provide awards and incentivize play.

Abstract: A gaming system for enabling the simultaneous play of real-money, wager-based gaming and free, play-for-fun gaming is described. The gaming system is configured to deliver a fun game to a client in conjunction with a real-money gaming event and to initiate play of a fun game upon a predesignated triggering event of the real money game. The fun game is played by a plurality of players and fun game controller directs game information to a fun game server. Fun game information can be displayed for multiple players to drive competitive-type play among players and can be used to provide awards and incentivize play.

Abstract: A bonus game having multiple levels of play includes credit-based and jackpot awards at one or more of the levels. The jackpot awards remain at a constant value regardless of the wager made. The expected return at the jackpot award level is generally held constant despite varying wagers through the use of a feature that provides for early termination of the bonus game at one or more levels played prior to that of jackpot award level. A reduced probability of reaching the jackpot award compensates for increased wagers and maintains the expected return constant or increasing with wager.

Abstract: A bonus game having multiple levels of play includes credit-based and jackpot awards at one or more of the levels. The jackpot awards remain at a constant value regardless of the wager made. The expected return at the jackpot award level is generally held constant despite varying wagers through the use of a feature that provides for early termination of the bonus game at one or more levels played prior to that of jackpot award level. A reduced probability of reaching the jackpot award compensates for increased wagers and maintains the expected return constant or increasing with wager.