Gaming device having free game bonus with a changing multiplier

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8029358
SERIAL NO

11840048

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The present invention includes an apparatus and method for a bonus game, and particularly a free spin bonus with an incrementing multiplier. The bonus game includes a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols and multipliers. The gaming device provides a number of free spins to the player at the beginning of the bonus game. The multiplier preferably starts at “1×” and increases by one after each free spin. Initially, the player spins the reels attempting to obtain a winning symbol combination on the reels. If the player obtains a winning combination, the gaming device provides an award. The award is multiplied by the multiplier and the player receives the multiplied award for that free spin. The player continues to spin the reels until there are no free spins remaining in the bonus game.

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IGT9295 PROTOTYPE DRIVE RENO NV 89521

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baerlocher, Anthony J Reno, US 666 78402
Bigelow,, Jr Robert F Reno, US 13 247
Glavich, Paulina Reno, US 39 7903
Vasquez, James A Carson City, US 72 5686

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