Amusement devices: games – Board games – pieces – or boards therefor – Memory or matching games
Reexamination Certificate
2003-09-15
2009-12-15
Pierce, William M (Department: 3711)
Amusement devices: games
Board games, pieces, or boards therefor
Memory or matching games
C273S274000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07631872
ABSTRACT:
A preferred method includes displaying a plurality of indicia-bearing game pieces12on a gaming grid14. A player then selects game pieces12that are adjacent and that have matching indicia16. Preferably, the matching adjacent game pieces34that are selected are then removed from the gaming grid14. One or more prizes are awarded in association with the selection and removal of the matching adjacent game pieces34. Preferably, the player is also provided with the ability to shuffle any remaining non-selected game pieces32, after all matching adjacent game pieces that are perceived by the player are selected and removed. In this regard, it is possible that the player may overlook some matching adjacent game pieces34. Additionally, some preferred embodiment gaming methods incorporate the use of multiple indicia16on each game piece12for potentially matching with adjacent game pieces. Finally, awards can be awarded to a player based upon game speed and the number of shuffles required to clear the grid14, amongst other criteria. Preferably, the method also includes activation of an interactive help feature100for the bonus game. The help feature100is continuously accessible, allowing access to the help feature during play of the bonus game so that a player unfamiliar with the bonus game may receive instructions on how to play the bonus game during play of an active bonus game.
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Roemer Mickey
Schultz David B.
Bally Gaming Inc.
Chen Andrew B.
Hein Marvin A.
Pierce William M
Quist Brooke W.
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