Abstract: An electronic gaming machine may include an attract mode for promoting use of the electronic gaming machine. The attract mode may include a promotional feature having one or more interactive aspects. Players may interact with the promotional feature to earn a monetary and/or non-monetary promotional award. Promotional awards may be used to modify game play of the games provided by the electronic gaming machine. Promotional awards may also be used to supplement or modify wagers placed on game events.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a casino-style video game with a time collection whereby players make a wager and play a video-based game wherein the player controls the path taken through obstacles, prize symbols and time collection icons. The time collection icons are used to control the overall house advantage. That is, the longer a player plays the game, the more chances to win prizes. Time collection is ideal for controlling payouts in a skill-based or pseudo skill-based video game.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a skilled-based casino-style video game with an over-hold pool formed of a chance pool and skill pool. Both the chance pool and skill pool being funded by prizes/awards not awarded based on less-than optimal skilled play. Awards from the chance pool and skill pool serve to ensure that actual RTP converges with theoretical RTP as well as ensuring the minimum percentage requirements are met under recognized standards related to gaming devices in casinos.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a casino-style video game with a matching feature whereby players seek to group like game icons with one another. The system may use multiple pay tables with a relevant pay table being selected based on the number of grouped game icons forming a winning pattern such that the greater the number of matched or grouped game icons, the greater the return to player (RTP) associated with the corresponding pay table.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a casino-style video game with a unique betting scheme. A player's act of selecting one of a plurality of game icons serves as the wager synonymous with the revelation of a game prize. The system and method involve assigning a prize or lack thereof to each game tile; causing the display of three or more game tiles, each of the game tiles concealing a prize or lack thereof; accepting a player input consistent with a desired bet amount; receiving a player input consistent with selecting one of the three or more game tiles, the player input consistent with selecting one of the three or more game tiles further simultaneously acting as a bet equivalent to the bet amount; revealing on a display a prize or lack thereof associated with the selected game tile; and awarding a prize, if any, associated with the selected game tile.