Patent ID: 8864570
Filing Date: 2014-10-21
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A video gaming system comprising: at least one processor; a gaming apparatus having at least one input device and at least one display device; at least one memory device which stores a plurality of instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to operate with the at least one display device and the at least one input device to: a) enable a player, using at least one input device, to make at least one wager on a video wagering game; b) display on the display device a random array of symbols used to play the wagering game; c) determine an outcome on the wagering game based on the random array of symbols; d) determine if the outcome provides a bonus event that comprises at least some number X of multiple free spins, wherein each free spin comprises an independent random array of symbols with a single determinable outcome; e) if the outcome provides the bonus event, provide a first available game benefit on the first one of the at least some number X of multiple free spins; f) determine if the first available game benefit is achieved on the first free spin; g) determine if the first free spin provides a winning outcome; h) if the first available game benefit is achieved on the first free spin, provide the first available game benefit on all of the remaining at least some number X of free spins; i) provide an additional available game benefit on the next free spin (X-Y, wherein Y=the amount of spins completed) if the available game benefit(s) was achieved on the free spin previous to the said next free spin (X-Y); j) determine if the said additional available game benefit is achieved on the said next free spin (X-Y); k) determine if the said next free spin (X-Y) provides a winning outcome; l) if the said additional available game benefit is achieved on the said next free spin (X-Y), provide the said additional available game benefit on all of the remaining at least some number X of free spins; m) repeat the method of steps i) through l) for each of the remaining at least some number X of free spins; and n) after completing all of the some number X of multiple free spins, provide an award equaling the accumulative value of all winning outcomes.