Abstract: A matching game involves attempting to match one or more sets of base symbols with two or more sets of player symbols, such as player symbols in two matrices. In a single player variation, a player attempts to achieve combinations of matches. One or more winning combinations comprise matches of all symbols along contiguous rows, columns or diagonals of two or more of the matrices. In a multi-player variation, individual players attempt to achieve patterns of matches across their own matrix and combinations of contiguous matches spanning the matrices of two or more of the players.

Abstract: A matching game involves attempting to match one or more sets of base symbols with two or more sets of player symbols, such as player symbols in two matrices. In a single player variation, a player attempts to achieve combinations of matches. One or more winning combinations comprise matches of all symbols along contiguous rows, columns or diagonals of two or more of the matrices. In a multi-player variation, individual players attempt to achieve patterns of matches across their own matrix and combinations of contiguous matches spanning the matrices of two or more of the players.

Abstract: A poker-type card game offers a player the opportunity to play successive poker hands having increasing numbers of cards. In a method of the game, a player plays a 3 card draw poker stage of the game. If the outcome of that game is winning, the player uses that hand and an additional two cards in the play of a 5 card draw poker game. If the outcome of that game is winning the player uses that hand an additional two cards in the play of a 7 card draw poker hand. Winnings may be paid for winning outcomes at each stage of the game.

Abstract: A poker-type card game offers a player the opportunity to play successive poker hands having increasing numbers of cards. In a method of the game, a player plays a 3 card draw poker stage of the game. If the outcome of that game is winning, the player uses that hand and an additional two cards in the play of a 5 card draw poker game. If the outcome of that game is winning the player uses that hand an additional two cards in the play of a 7 card draw poker hand. Winnings may be paid for winning outcomes at each stage of the game.

Abstract: A matching game involves attempting to match one or more sets of base symbols with two or more sets of player symbols, such as player symbols in two matrices. In a single player variation, a player attempts to achieve combinations of matches. One or more winning combinations comprise matches of all symbols along contiguous rows, columns or diagonals of two or more of the matrices. In a multi-player variation, individual players attempt to achieve patterns of matches across their own matrix and combinations of contiguous matches spanning the matrices of two or more of the players.

Abstract: In a multi-player game, individual players each play their own individual games, which individual games may yield winning outcomes for those individual players and associated awards. In addition, at one or more times, two or more individual player's individual games may be linked or combined to form a multi-player outcome, which outcome may comprise a winning multi-player outcome having an associated award. Such linking may comprise combining symbols, such as cards, from the two or more players' individual games to form a multi-player outcome.

Abstract: A matching game involves attempting to match one or more sets of base symbols with two or more sets of player symbols, such as player symbols in two matrices. In a single player variation, a player attempts to achieve combinations of matches. One or more winning combinations comprise matches of all symbols along contiguous rows, columns or diagonals of two or more of the matrices. In a multi-player variation, individual players attempt to achieve patterns of matches across their own matrix and combinations of contiguous matches spanning the matrices of two or more of the players.

Abstract: In a matching-type game, at least two matrices of symbols are displayed, the matrices positioned so that they have at least one row, column or diagonal aligned with one another. A player attempts to obtain matches of the displayed symbols in the matrices, such as to randomly generated game symbols. At least one winning outcome comprises a player's successful matching of all of the symbols along any contiguous row, column or diagonal spanning at least two of the aligned matrices. The game may be played as a wagering game at a gaming device.

Abstract: Games include a symbol collection feature, such as games in which a player collects symbols during the play of a base game, which collected symbols may be used in the play of a bonus game. The collected symbols may preferably improve the probability of the player winning the one or more bonus events or improve the probability of the player achieving a higher payout or winnings as a result of play of the one or more bonus events. Yet another aspect of the invention comprises games which permit a player to purchase symbols or game-extending features. In one embodiment, a player may purchase special symbols for use in improving the probability of their winning a bonus game. In another embodiment, a player may purchase spins or other game-extending or win-improving features for use in improving the probability of their winning a bonus game. The features might comprise, for example, free spins, wild symbols or other elements.

Abstract: A game has the potential for multiple levels. The game initiates with a base or first level of one or more symbols. If an advancing outcome is received, the game advances to a second level. In one embodiment, the game builds as successive levels are played, such as by adding one or more symbols at each level of the game. The game may comprise a video-slot type game in which a base set of one or more rows of symbols are displayed and evaluated and where an additional row of symbols is added at each successive level. Advancing outcomes of symbols may comprise designated combinations of symbols along a pay line and including certain symbol positions, such as at least one symbol in a top row of the symbol set.

Abstract: A game has the potential for multiple levels. Each level comprises a symbol matching event in which a set of base symbols are compared against a set of game symbol for potential matches. If a required minimum number of matches or another event is realized, the game may continue to the next level. The game symbols may be displayed in rows, such as rows of a matrix having m rows by n columns. The base symbols may then be displayed in a row having n positions, where the base symbol in an individual nth position is compared to the corresponding game symbol in the same nth position. The game may be played as a wagering game offering awards for individual symbol matches or matches of patterns of symbols in the matrix. The game may include additional features such as wild symbols, automatic advance features and mystery bonuses.

Abstract: A system and method for playing a matching game includes displaying a layout of graphical elements and a set of game reels; receiving at least one input and displaying via a graphical user interface a graphical element in each of the set of game reels; receiving a first selection input corresponding to one of a graphical element of the layout of graphical elements and a graphical element of the set of game reels; receiving a second selection input corresponding to one of a graphical element of the layout of graphical elements and a graphical element of the set of game reels, wherein the first selection input and the second selection input corresponding to two different graphical elements; determining whether the two different graphical elements match in accordance with predetermined rules; removing the two different graphical elements from the graphical user interface if they form a match and not removing the two different graphical elements if they do not form a match; awarding points if the two different gr

Abstract: A system and method for playing a matching game includes displaying a layout of graphical elements and a set of game reels; receiving at least one input and displaying via a graphical user interface a graphical element in each of the set of game reels; receiving a first selection input corresponding to one of a graphical element of the layout of graphical elements and a graphical element of the set of game reels; receiving a second selection input corresponding to one of a graphical element of the layout of graphical elements and a graphical element of the set of game reels, wherein the first selection input and the second selection input corresponding to two different graphical elements; determining whether the two different graphical elements match in accordance with predetermined rules; removing the two different graphical elements from the graphical user interface if they form a match and not removing the two different graphical elements if they do not form a match; awarding points if the two different gr

Abstract: A system and method for playing a card game includes dealing first and second hands. The first hand of cards is dealt all face up from at least one deck of cards. The second hand of cards is also dealt all face up from the at least one deck of cards. Each of the cards of the second hand corresponds to a card of the first hand forming a plurality of corresponding pairs of cards. The system and method can provide a player with at least one strategy for selection. The at least one strategy for selection can include a winning hand selection, a pair selection, a two-pair selection, a straight draw selection, a flush draw selection, a straight flush draw selection, a royal flush draw selection, a best choice selection, a prospect choice selection, and/or a player choice selection.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device for playing a Bingo-like game by a player. The device includes an input device for receiving user inputs from the player; and a display for displaying a graphic user interface (GUI). The GUI includes at least two n column by n row random number display matrices; and a first set of n random number display regions; and at least one actuation icon. The device further includes a processor, responsive to the user inputs, for executing an application program to cause the display of the GUI. The processor includes a first random number generator for generating random numbers to be displayed in at least one of the at least two n column by n row random number display matrices; and a second random number generator for generating a first set of random numbers responsive to actuation of the at least one actuation icon. Each random number of the first set is displayed by a respective one of the first of the n random number display regions.

Abstract: Computerized and gaming table versions of a poker game with bonus bets is provided where a player plays a poker game with the option to place bonus bets.

Abstract: A method and system for playing a poker matrix game is described. The game is configured for playing via a casino-type gaming machine in which a player selects at least one betting line, such as, for example horizontal, vertical, and/or diagonal betting lines, to place a wager on. The player activates the spinners causing a random matrix of cards to be displayed. The random cards are evaluated for determining if the at least one selected betting line includes a winning poker hand.

Abstract: Computerized and gaming table versions of a poker game with bonus bets is provided where a player plays a poker game with the option to place bonus bets.

Abstract: A method and system for playing a poker matrix game is described. The game is configured for playing via a casino-type gaming machine in which a player selects at least one betting line, such as, for example horizontal, vertical, and/or diagonal betting lines, to place a wager on. The player activates the spinners causing a random matrix of cards to be displayed. The random cards are evaluated for determining if the at least one selected betting line includes a winning poker hand.

Abstract: A method and system for playing a poker matrix game is described. The game is configured for playing via a casino-type gaming machine in which a player selects at least one betting line, such as, for example horizontal, vertical, and/or diagonal betting lines, to place a wager on. The player activates the spinners causing a random matrix of cards to be displayed. The random cards are evaluated for determining if the at least one selected betting line includes a winning poker hand.