Patent ID: 6190255
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
A gaming machine comprising:a processor for controlling game play in a basic mode and a bonus mode,the processor operating in the basic mode to select a basic game outcome from among a plurality of possible basic game outcomes, the possible basic game outcomes including a start-bonus outcome the selection of which causes the processor to shift operation from the basic mode to the bonus mode,the processor operating to set-up a bonus game by defining a plurality of player-selectable bonus game outcomes, the bonus game outcomes including a plurality of value-associated outcomes and one or more end-bonus outcomes, the selection of one of the end-bonus outcomes causing the processor to shift operation from the bonus mode to the basic mode, the end-bonus outcomes being distinct from the value-associated outcomes;means for selecting in the bonus mode under player control one or more of the bonus game outcomes until encountering an end-bonus outcome; andmeans for awarding credits for each value-associated outcome selected in the bonus game.