Wagering game with bonus game having enhanced player-selection features

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8702495
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12489997

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A system and method for conducting a wagering game includes a feature having a plurality of selectable elements associated with respective outcomes. The feature further includes a path having a plurality of spaces. The plurality of spaces is associated with respective special rules. Each respective special rule is capable of being active or inactive. One embodiment of a method includes (a) successively selecting different ones of the plurality of selectable elements; (b) for each selected element, identifying a space of the plurality of spaces to be associated with the selected element; and (c) modifying the outcome associated with each selected outcome with the special rule associated with the identified space if the special rule for the identified space is active.

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  • BALLY GAMING, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hornik, Jeremy M Chicago, US 176 8386
Smith, Pamela S Chicago, US 32 723

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