Patent ID: 8556708
Filing Date: 2013-10-15
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A method for playing a wagering game, the method comprising: conducting a basic game having a randomly selected outcome via a processor, the randomly selected outcome being selected from a plurality of outcomes and being indicated by a plurality of symbols having a first function; presenting a side-wager option via a display, the side-wager option changing a function of a certain one of the plurality of symbols to one of a plurality of second functions; in response to the player selecting the side-wager option, selecting the one of the plurality of second functions, each of the plurality of second functions having a purchase amount; and attributing the second function to the certain one of the plurality of symbols when indicating the randomly selected outcome; wherein the purchase amount of each of the plurality of second functions is based upon a change of an expected value of the wagering game resulting from the use of the selected one of the plurality of second functions.