Method, apparatus and computer program product for enhanced bingo game
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Jul 31, 2003
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Jan 29, 2002
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An enhanced game of bingo is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a bingo card to a player, the bingo card including a plurality of numbered spaces having a range of numbers and being arranged in a matrix of rows and columns; providing a random number generator that generates random numbers within the range; providing at least a first set of indicators, the indicators capable of being displayed on the bingo card; designating at least one configuration of at least one pattern of at least one numbered space on the bingo card, the configuration determining a winner of the game; until the at least one configuration of at least one pattern of numbered spaces on the bingo card is matched to at least one indicator from the first set of indicators, iteratively generating a random number, matching the number to its corresponding numbered space if present on the bingo card, and, if the numbered space is not matched to an indicator, then randomly selecting an indicator and matching it to the pattern containing the numbered space; generating additional numbers and matching them to corresponding numeric spaces on the bingo card until the game has ended; and awarding a prize to the player if the bingo card has numbers that match at least part of the configuration of at least one pattern matched with the indicators.
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| Patent Owner | Address | |
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| GAMETECH INTERNATIONAL INC | 900 SANDHILL ROAD RENO NV 89521 |
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| Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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| Hartman, Michael W | Reno, NV | 7 | 459 |
| Keaton, Brett N | Rena, NV | 2 | 146 |
| Leake, Deborah L | Reno, NV | 6 | 378 |
| Lowell, Mark P | Reno, NV | 2 | 146 |
| Nicolson, Calvin R | Reno, NV | 1 | 80 |
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