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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 09, 2005
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2004
Olaf Vancura, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Olaf Vancura, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Mikohn Gaming Corporation, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Abstract
A seal card game having a number of play areas, with each play area having a hidden symbol. One of the hidden symbols on the ticket is a directional symbol. The other hidden symbols are end of game symbols. The player has one opportunity to uncover a hidden symbol in only one play area. Uncovering an end of game symbol ends the game. Uncovering the directional symbol entitles the player to uncover one or more authorized award areas within a topological area. Upon redeeming the ticket, the player receives the authorized awards in the topological area based performance of a mathematical operation on values revealed in the authorized award areas.