Gaming device with a bonus scheme involving movement along paths with path change conditions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6602136
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09686538

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The present invention relates to a bonus scheme for a gaming device which involves a symbol marker which advances along one or more paths. The paths include a plurality of symbols and one or more path change conditions. If a path change condition occurs, the symbol marker moves from one path to a different path. While advancing along certain paths, the player has the opportunity to gain bonus value depending upon which symbol the symbol marker visits. This type of bonus scheme increases player excitement and joy for gaming devices.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baerlocher, Anthony J Reno, NV 666 76621
Gerrard, Peter Prestwich, GB 48 6276
Randall, Dov L Whitefield, GB 30 4328

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