Gaming system and method for providing a casual wagering game

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9168456
APP PUB NO 20140295969A1
SERIAL NO

14306912

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Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a casual wagering game including a matrix having a plurality of positions. A plurality of path endpoints are positioned along a perimeter of the matrix. Each path endpoint is associated with one of an award, a symbol indicating advancement to a subsequent level, and a terminator symbol. Each position, except a starting position, is configured to accommodate one of a plurality of tiles. Each tile includes one or more path segments. When the tiles are placed in certain configurations, path segments of bordering tiles form a complete path between the starting position and one or more of the path endpoints. The objective of the game is for a player to place tiles at positions in the matrix such that connecting path segments form a complete path between the start position and one or more path endpoints to win the path endpoint award(s).

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Caputo, Scott A Santa Clara, US 128 3742
Frank, Gregory F Walnut Creek, US 12 277
Lafky, Ernest M San Francisco, US 29 546

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