Bonusing apparatus and method for gaming system providing flexibility and interest

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6645073
APP PUB NO 20020010018A1
SERIAL NO

09953977

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Gaming terminals or systems with bonus prize or other prize features increasing user interest or entertainment are provided. In one aspect, a plurality of gaming terminals have their displays or other inputs coordinated with one another preferably to provide an impression of linked operation, particularly to provide an impression of increased likelihood of bonus or other prize award. In one embodiment, a bonus prize or feature involves movement among an ordered plurality of positions or stages without needing to forfeit all bonus prizes in the event of a non-bonus-symbol outcome in a main game. In one aspect, a plurality of bonus items are provided with a user being able to select only among a subgroup of the plurality of bonus items at any one time.

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I G T9295 PROTOTYPE DRIVE RENO NV 89511

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hughs-Baird, Andrea Reno, NV 6 858
Lemay, Steven C Reno, NV 1 197

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