Abstract: The present document describes a method of using a graphical computer readable code in a gaming environment comprising a gaming device. The method comprises: gathering gaming information; gathering ID data about a recipient, namely recipient ID data, to whom the gaming information is intended; generating the graphical computer readable code, such that it comprises the gathered gaming information; displaying the graphical computer readable code; and, in response to a scanning of the graphical computer readable code, communicating the gathered gaming information to the recipient using the recipient ID data.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, systems and programs for conducting a game of bingo, comprising an enrollment process in which at least one player enrolls to join a team of players to participate in the bingo game. Virtual players may be generated to join the team of players. Bingo indicia are drawn and compared to the players' (participating or virtual) bingo cards and an ending process is triggered when an ending pattern is formed on a bingo card.

Abstract: Embodiments and methods for conducting a game are herein provided. The method comprises providing a representation of a plurality of game indicia having spatial relationship with each other, one of the game indicia being designated as a reference game indicium. It further comprises receiving a player input corresponding to a guess regarding the spatial relationship of an other location with respect to the reference location, the other location being from the plurality of locations. The method further comprises revealing the other location to the player, evaluating the player input as either correct or incorrect, and evaluating fulfillment of a game-ending criterion. Based on evaluation, the game either continues or an outcome is evaluated to finally provide an award to the player. Physical embodiments comprise gaming machines and gaming program adapted for either conducting the game or causing the game to be conducted.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, systems and programs for conducting a feature in relation with a wagering game. In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving a first wager value and a second wager value; establishing evaluation conditions and increment a progressive prize based on this first wager value; and establishing an enhancement level of the progressive prize based on this second wager value. The method further comprising generating game outcomes, evaluating game outcomes, and awarding payouts based on evaluation of these game outcomes, wherein the prize value awarded for a progressive-prize winning outcome is based on the established enhancement level.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of playing a roulette game device played in response to a trigger in a primary game provided on at least two gaming machines communicatively linked to, but physically distinct from, said roulette game device. The method comprises: providing a player with a roulette game triggering event in said primary game played on said gaming machine; the player locking said gaming machine; said player accessing said roulette game device to play a roulette game; receiving a player selection of player indicia from said player on said roulette game device; activating said roulette game device; randomly determining roulette indicia on said roulette game device; comparing said player indicia to said roulette indicia to determine a roulette game outcome for said player; and upon entry of a wake up command by said player on said gaming machine, removing said primary game from said idle mode and allowing said player to play said primary game.

Abstract: Embodiments and methods for conducting a game are herein provided. The method comprises providing a representation of a plurality of game indicia having spatial relationship with each other, one of the game indicia being designated as a reference game indicium. It further comprises receiving a player input corresponding to a guess regarding the spatial relationship of an other location with respect to the reference location, the other location being from the plurality of locations. The method further comprises revealing the other location to the player, evaluating the player input as either correct or incorrect, and evaluating fulfillment of a game-ending criterion. Based on evaluation, the game either continues or an outcome is evaluated to finally provide an award to the player. Physical embodiments comprise gaming machines and gaming program adapted for either conducting the game or causing the game to be conducted.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, systems and programs for conducting game feature. A method comprises: a) upon generation of a game outcome, evaluating the game outcome according to a plurality of evaluation structures against a payout criteria set and a feature criteria set; b) for each evaluation of an evaluation structure that fulfills a payout criterion, calculating a payout value according to a feature attribute associated with said evaluation structure; c) for each evaluation structure having an associated feature attribute and that fulfills a feature criterion, modifying said feature attribute, said modified feature attribute persisting for calculating the payout value of at least one subsequent game outcome; and d) awarding the sum of the calculated payout values of all of the evaluation structures to a player. An embodiment involves a free-spin feature in which the feature attributes are multiplier values evolving and persisting throughout the free-spin feature.

Abstract: There is described a method of conducting a feature game. The method comprises the steps of providing a player with participation rights for participating in a plurality of instances of a feature game when a criterion is fulfilled, comprising storing information regarding the participation rights. The method further comprises authorizing participation in a first instance of the feature game upon request and valid participation right, and authorizing participation in a second instance upon request and valid participation right. The method further comprises providing awards according to the outcomes of the participation in the feature game. According to embodiments, other methods, a system and a gaming machine for conducting game feature and awarding participation rights are provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, systems and programs for conducting a game of bingo, comprising an enrolment process in which at least one player enrolls to join a team of players to participate in the bingo game. Virtual players may be generated to join the team of players. Bingo indicia are drawn and compared to the players' (participating or virtual) bingo cards and an ending process is triggered when an ending pattern is formed on a bingo card.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods, systems and programs for conducting a feature in relation with a wagering game. In one embodiment, a method comprises receiving a first wager value and a second wager value; establishing evaluation conditions and increment a progressive prize based on this first wager value; and establishing an enhancement level of the progressive prize based on this second wager value. The method further comprising generating game outcomes, evaluating game outcomes, and awarding payouts based on evaluation of these game outcomes, wherein the prize value awarded for a progressive-prize winning outcome is based on the established enhancement level.

Abstract: According to embodiments, the invention may be implemented as methods, systems, controllers and computer programs. Embodiments of the invention are adapted to monitor states of an evolving game process, initiate a real-time continuous communication process when a criterion is fulfilled through which information derived from the evolving game process is displayed on a display, and to monitor and evaluate when to terminate the real-time communication process. Thereby, embodiments provide means and methods for providing and displaying derived information regarding an evolving game process during a selected period.

Abstract: In the application, embodiments for providing an interdependent combination of a primary game and a bonus feature are described. According to one embodiment of the invention, a method comprises the steps of conducting the primary game, conducting the bonus feature upon fulfillment of a triggering criterion, resuming conduct of the primary game upon fulfillment of primary-game ticket criterion with a bonus-feature resuming criterion being established during the conduct of the bonus feature, and resuming conduct of the bonus feature upon fulfillment of the bonus-feature resuming criterion. Between the times the primary game and the bonus feature are resumed, data relative to the bonus feature are maintained to permit resuming of the bonus feature in the state is was left. Embodiments of gaming machines, gaming devices, and game servers involved in providing embodiments of the invention are also described.

Abstract: A method of providing a game feature in a game of chance comprising a set of game indicia. The method comprises receiving a player selection of a game indicium among the set of game indicia and establishing a second set of game indicia from the set of game indicia and the player selection. Finally, at least one game outcome is generated using the second set of game indicia.

Abstract: A method of providing a feature game using a primary game outcome, comprising: evaluating a primary game outcome according to feature game rules, and when the primary game outcome comprises a feature-point-awarding outcome, modifying a total feature point value. The total feature point value is compared to a target range of values and a feature prize is awarded if the total feature point value is comprised in the target range of values.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the invention provides a method of conducting a feature game along with a primary gaming process. The method comprises monitoring outcomes resulting from the conduct of the primary gaming process, wherein at least one of the primary-process outcomes comprises a feature modifying event. The method further comprises, upon detection of one the feature modifying event, applying a modification on feature data comprising a total feature point value and a feature target value, wherein one feature data modification may result in at least one state among (a) the total feature point value getting closer to the feature target value, (b) the total feature point value equaling the feature target value, and (c) the total feature point value falling beyond the feature target value, and wherein a feature winning state is obtained only when the total feature point value equals the feature target value. The method also comprises, upon occurrence of one feature winning state, providing a feature award.

Abstract: A tournament feature is herein disclosed. This tournament feature allows asynchronous participations in which, upon or after the tournament feature ending, scores resulting from participations are evaluated to determine a winner to be awarded a prize. In an embodiment, a method of providing the tournament feature comprises conducting a wagering game on a gaming machine; monitoring activity on the gaming machine; generating a tournament participation invitation based on said activity monitoring; detecting the invitation on the gaming machine; providing a tournament participation on the gaming machine, comprising conducting a tournament play sequence depending on which a tournament score is obtained; storing the score with a plurality of scores throughout conduct of the tournament feature; evaluating stored scores after the end of the tournament feature to determine a winning score; and awarding a prize to the player who entered the winning score.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of playing a roulette game played along with a primary game, comprising: obtaining a roulette game triggering event in the primary game, determining a player indicia, activating a roulette device and randomly determining roulette indicia. The player indicia is compared to the roulette indicia to determine a roulette outcome. A method of playing a shared roulette game and a method of awarding a prize in conjunction with such a game, are also provided. This invention also provides a roulette device, a game system and computer programs to apply such a roulette game.

Abstract: A method of playing a game of chance comprising providing a plurality of game indicia to form a first outcome and evaluating this outcome according to game rules. At least part of the plurality of game indicia are shuffled to form a second outcome, which is evaluated according to shuffling game rules.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of playing a multi-access selection feature played along with a primary game. This method comprises: providing a game outcome in the primary game; and determining whether game data associated with the game outcome comprise a triggering outcome providing access to the selection feature. If the triggering outcome determination is positive, the method also comprises determining a type for the access to the selection feature and providing access to the selection feature according to permissions associated with the determined type of access. The multi-access selection feature may also be shared by a plurality of gaming machines.

Abstract: Method of operating a line game wherein the values of a meter are displayed as different statuses of an evolving symbol. The meter gathers symbols, combinations of symbols, events that are dependent of the game outcome (like winning or losing outcomes, prizes, etc.), or events that are independent of the game outcome (like spins, bet values, lengths of time, etc.). The evolving symbol statuses are used in the line game to trigger features ranging from a wild symbol to a bonus payout which can take the form of a progressive jackpot.