Image matching game method and apparatus United States Patent 06346043

06346043 is referenced by 578 patents and cites 3 patents.

An image matching gaming method suitable for use as bonus game on a slot machine is provided. The method includes allowing the player to have an active role in selecting the bonus award. The player is allowed to see all the awards associated with possible selection after his choices have been made.

Title
Image matching game method and apparatus
Application Number
9/395034
Publication Number
6346043 (B1)
Application Date
September 13, 1999
Publication Date
February 12, 2002
Inventor
Jeffry L Nauman
Hinckley
IL, US
Brian F Colin
Homewood
IL, US
Agent
Marshall Gerstein & Borun
US
Assignee
International Game Technology
NV, US
IPC
A63F 9/22
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Citations: 578 (view full list)

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References: 3

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