Patent ID: 9697672
Date: 2017-07-04
CPC Classifications: G07F

Claim:
1. A method of operating a gaming system, the gaming system including a gaming network of one or more controllers, a communication device, and a second gaming machine that is primarily used for playing a wagering game, the method providing a player at a first gaming machine with passive participation in a special feature of the wagering game played via the second gaming machine, the special feature capable of being triggered during play of the wagering game via the second gaming machine, the method comprising: in response to an input from the player at the first gaming machine via the communication device, receiving funds to obtain a period of eligibility in the special feature; during the period of eligibility, presenting at least one feature of an entertainment layer via the first gaming machine; awarding, by at least one of the one or more controllers the special feature to the player if the special feature is triggered during the period of eligibility; and presenting information regarding the special feature to the player via the first gaming machine.