Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – In a chance application
Reexamination Certificate
1998-10-05
2001-10-16
Martin-Wallace, Valencia (Department: 3713)
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
In a chance application
C463S026000, C463S027000, C463S031000, C463S042000, C463S025000, C463S016000, C273S14300R
Reexamination Certificate
active
06302790
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to an audio visual output for a gaming device and in particular an ELVIS PRESLEY performance motion picture output, in connection with a gaming device.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A number of previous gaming devices are provided without any particular theme (such as, e.g., a keno gaming device which may provide only numbers not otherwise associated with recognizable themes). Still other gaming devices include themes which are largely traditional (such as the “fruit, bar, seven” theme, traditional for many slot machines). It is believed that, in some cases, additional entertainment value for gaming devices may be provided by associating the game with themes, including non-traditional themes, such as themes based on popular cultural figures or icons, including musical personalities, phono records, and/or other types of games (e.g. broadcast game shows). Theme-providing features may include, e.g., photographs, graphics, music, voices, video clips (i.e., motion pictures including as defined in 17 U.S.C. 101) or other items which are reminiscent of such themes.
In general it is believed that games which achieve increased entertainment value, e.g. as described more thoroughly below, are likely to be more frequently played and present a greater opportunity to casinos or other game operators. This is believed to be particularly true when enhanced-entertainment games are combined with relatively large prizes such as those available in connection with progressive games.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, the present invention includes features believed to increase the game entertainment value and thus revenue potential for game operators. According to one embodiment, following a game winning outcome, a second stage is initiated in which a prize for such winning outcome such as a monetary prize and/or an audiovisual playback prize, is selected, preferably in a random fashion.
Although randomly-awarded prize amounts can be indicated in a number of fashions, in one embodiment, the prize amounts are indicated, or other game features are provided, according to a theme. Many themes may be used in this regard. In one embodiment, a theme associated with one or more musical or other entertainment personalities or popular figures is used. In one embodiment, a theme associated with ELVIS PRESLEY is used.
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Gerstman George H.
International Game Technology
Martin-Wallace Valencia
Shaw Seyfarth
White Carmen D.
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