Gaming device having a re-triggering symbol bonus scheme

Details Gaming device having a re-triggering symbol bonus scheme Gaming device having a re-triggering symbol bonus scheme

2011-04-19

2011-04-19

D'Agostino, Paul A. (Department: 3716)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

In a chance application

C463S025000, C463S016000, C463S001000, C463S040000, C273S14300R, C273S138100, C273S138200

Reexamination Certificate

active

07927206

ABSTRACT:
A gaming device having a bonus scheme wherein a combination of bonus symbols trigger a bonus game and any one of the bonus symbols in the bonus game provides a player with an award. The award may be an extension of the bonus game by providing the player with additional spins or games. Also, the award may modify the combination and type of bonus symbols needed to enter the bonus game. Furthermore, the award may modify the award values in the bonus game. Therefore, a combination bonus symbols trigger the bonus game and also triggers the gaming device to provide bonus awards in the bonus game. The re-triggering symbol award bonus scheme changes the probability of winning for the player and therefore creates a higher level of excitement and enjoyment of the game.

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