Wagering game with bonus game triggered by linked terminal

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8545304
SERIAL NO

11238218

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The present invention is directed to a gaming terminal and a method of playing a wagering game, whereby a player at one gaming terminal is allowed to link to other gaming terminals via a player-selectable option. The wagering game may include a basic game and a bonus game. Once linked, the player can enter a bonus game that is triggered by an outcome at a linked terminal.

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  • BALLY GAMING, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aoki, Dion K Henderson, US 104 3763
Gilmore, Jason C Scottsdale, US 29 3131
Kopera, Thomas M Villa Park, US 22 1196
Olsen, Christy Juinsuk Henderson, US 3 82

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