Abstract: A maze-based game of chance for a gaming machine is controlled by a processor in response to a wager. The maze-based game includes an award-generating indicator movable along a plurality of different intersecting paths. The plurality of paths contain a plurality of consumable elements. The award-generating indicator generates an award based on a randomly selected outcome as the award-generating indicator visually consumes the elements.

Abstract: The present invention provides a gaming machine with a basic game and a bonus game. The basic game can be any game where a bonus game entry combination can occur to move play to the bonus game. In one embodiment, the bonus game provides increased player participation by requiring the player to make key decisions, which will determine the amount won in the bonus game. The player is given data that they can use to assess opportunities and risks. By using the data, the player can use deductive reasoning to make an informed decision as to whether they should accept or decline a prize, value or an indicia as revealed or offered, whether they should pursue a particular path or strategy, or whether they should pursue additional bonus games. In another embodiment, the bonus game provides increased player participation by allowing the player to use their physical skills.

Abstract: A maze-based game of chance for a gaming machine is controlled by a processor in response to a wager. The maze-based game includes an award-generating indicator movable along a plurality of different intersecting paths. The plurality of paths contain a plurality of consumable elements. The award-generating indicator generates an award based on a randomly selected outcome as the award-generating indicator visually consumes the elements.

Abstract: A multi-pay video poker machine includes a microprocessor based video display system. The program permits higher payoffs when compared to conventional video poker games. In accordance with the present invention, it is recognized that each of the winning poker hands include constituent winning sub-hands for which the player may be compensated to increase the payoff level of winning hands. For example, a player is compensated for the values of a royal flush, a straight flush, a flush and a straight when a royal flush is obtained. The computer instructions required to play the game are stored in a read-only memory inside the machine which are executed by the microprocessor unit.