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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 29, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 16, 2009
Scott D. Slomiany, Rolling Meadows, IL (US);
Lawrence E. Demar, Winnetka, IL (US);
Duncan F. Brown, Grayslake, IL (US);
Steven Jay Katz, Vernon Hills, IL (US);
Scott D. Slomiany, Rolling Meadows, IL (US);
Lawrence E. DeMar, Winnetka, IL (US);
Duncan F. Brown, Grayslake, IL (US);
Steven Jay Katz, Vernon Hills, IL (US);
Case Venture Management, LLC, Northbrook, IL (US);
Abstract
A plurality of linked gaming machines are disclosed that enhance the community participation and enjoyment of a game on multiple gaming machines. Players participate in an interactive game, either simultaneously, alternatively or in a systematic sequence, as a group or community. The participating players compete in the game such that the actions and results of each player affect the other players in the community. The interactive game combines skill and luck to improve play of the game. The interactive game could be a bonus game which players need to qualify in order to participate. If a player does not qualify, a wager can be placed to participate in the game. Players with different wagers can participate in the same game and players can wager on the outcomes of other players.