Patent ID: 9064377
Filing Date: 2015-06-23
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A method for operating a dual wagering game, the method including: selecting a base game outcome for a base game from a base set of possible base game outcomes, wherein the base game outcome is selected randomly or pseudo-randomly by a game processor; selecting a secondary game outcome for a secondary game from a side set of possible secondary game outcomes, the side set of possible secondary game outcomes being distinct from the base set of possible base game outcomes, wherein the secondary game outcome is selected randomly or pseudo-randomly by the game processor or another processor; displaying a base game round on a primary display of a gaming machine, the base game round including a plurality of reels being spun and stopped to produce the base game outcome; while displaying the base game round, displaying play of a secondary game play on the primary display along with the base game round, the base game and secondary game being operable simultaneously through a game processor, the secondary game play including first graphic elements adjacent to graphic elements of the primary game, and second graphic elements animated to move through primary display areas showing the graphic elements of the base game; and awarding any prize associated with the selected base game outcome and awarding any prize associated with the selected secondary game outcome.