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: A method of playing a game of chance wherein at least one first wager and at least one second wager are placed by a player. In response to said first and second wagers, at least one first set of game indicia are distributed and evaluated according to a first set of game rules. If at least a predetermined number of said first set of game indicia result in a losing outcome, a second chance of winning is provided to the player in two different manners: a) distributing at least one second set of gaming indicia, which are evaluated according to a second set of game rules, said second set of game rules may be identical to the first set of game rules; or b) evaluating the at least one first set of game indicia by applying a third set of game rules.

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. In an embodiment, a method of providing the tournament feature comprises receiving a tournament participation authorization for a player to participate in said tournament feature; assigning a handicap to a tournament participation in said tournament feature; providing said player on one game machine with said tournament participation comprising a tournament play sequence depending on which a tournament score is obtained; storing said score in storing means with a plurality of scores throughout conduct of said tournament feature; evaluating stored scores upon or after detection of the conduct of said tournament feature having ended to establish a winning score and a winning player who obtained said winning score; and awarding a prize to said winning player.

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 method of choosing and distributing enhanced odds includes 1) linking numerous electronic gaming devices, such as electronic Poker machines, on a local network, 2) gathering in a progressive amount a percentage of all the bets placed on those devices such as for progressive jackpots, 3) using a process based on a combination of randomness and criteria to distribute for at least one game to one randomly selected device, a set of enhanced odds and 4) using the progressive amount gathered to pay prizes awarded with the set of enhanced odds. In a local network of electronic Poker machines (2), five percent (5%) of the bets are gathered by the network. When a predetermined amount is gathered, one electronic Poker machine randomly selected, presents to a player one game with a set of enhanced odds. When a win occurs corresponding to one of the four (4) highest hands, the prize is paid in regards to the enhanced odds.

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.

Abstract: A provision of a gaming machine and method for conducting a line game is provided. The method comprises providing a game representation comprising a matrix of cells with each cell bearing randomly generated indicia, and a template identifying an arrangement of cells in relative position with each other. The method comprises applying the template on the matrix using a first indexing position to position the template, thereby identifying cells and indicia forming a first template-outcome, evaluating the template-outcome, selecting a new indexing position, which results in a new application of the template on the matrix, and evaluating the resulting new template-outcome. Afterwards, the method comprises repeating steps of selecting a new indexing position and evaluating the resulting template-outcome unless an ending criterion is fulfilled. Ultimately, an award is provided based on template-outcome evaluations.

Abstract: A method and a system to provide an outcome-modifying feature in a game are disclosed. The method comprises, upon generation of a game outcome and reception of sporadic triggering information, processing the triggering information to determine a feature condition. The method further comprises applying on the game outcome the determined feature condition in an optimal manner according to an evaluation of the game outcome. Thus, a feature outcome is generated. The system comprises a gaming machine designed to conduct a game in which game outcomes are generated and evaluated. It further comprises feature providing means sporadically providing triggering information to the gaming machine. Upon generation of a game outcome and processing of the triggering information, the gaming machine determines a feature condition, and applies on the game outcome the feature condition in an optimal manner according to an evaluation of the outcome. Thus, the gaming machine generates a feature outcome.

Abstract: A game feature providing method and gaming machine are disclosed. The method comprises providing a game in which outcomes are generated and evaluated and wherein a prize is awarded for a winning outcome. The method comprises archiving at least part of each game outcome. Upon occurrence of a feature-triggering outcome in the game, the method comprises re-evaluating a number of archived game outcomes according to new rules or new criteria. For its part, the gaming machine comprises game controller means generating and evaluating game outcomes, display means providing the outcomes to a player, memory means archiving at least part of each one of the game outcomes, and awarding means awarding a prize for a winning outcome. The gaming machine game controller means is adapted, upon occurrence of a triggering event, to re-evaluate a number of archived game outcomes according to at least one of new rules or new criteria.

Abstract: A method, which may be embodied in a gaming machine, that is suitable for carrying out a wild feature in a game. The game in which said feature is carried out has a game structure comprising a plurality of substructures suitable for establishing individual results. Indicia are drawn and used to establish substructure results. Each drawn indicium is further evaluated as being either a regular indicium or one triggering the wild feature. The regular indicia are used while others are kept apart until the wild feature is activated. Upon the wild feature activation, an evaluation of an optimal use of the wild feature in at least one substructure is completed. Finally, the play outcome resulting from this optimal use of the wild feature is awarded.

Abstract: A method of operating a game of chance comprising displaying a plurality of groups comprising positions a plurality of selectable objects, each being associated with a hidden value. A player selection of a group and/or a selectable object is received, a group-object association is created and a position from said group is assigned to said object. Upon occurrence of an ending condition, a prize is awarded. A game apparatus and a computer program applying the method are also provided.

Abstract: A method for establishing a combination of a primary outcome and a secondary outcome in a casino-style game. To generate such outcomes, a population of game indicia comprising mixed primary and secondary game indicia is used. Game indicia are drawn from the population one at a time until the primary game outcome is fully raised. It results in a primary game outcome of a predetermined quantity of game indicia and in a secondary game outcome having a quantity of game indicia depending on the order of game indicia drawn. Both outcomes are evaluated; the primary, to establish a prize, and the secondary, a feature. The secondary outcome feature may take many forms: prizes, bonus, participations in another game, etc.