Patent ID: 6520855
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: A63F,G07F

Abstract:
A method of operating a gaming machine under control of a processor, the processor being operable in a basic mode to display a basic game outcome defining a symbol group, the method comprising:(a) executing a first bonus game if the symbol group includes a first bonus combination, the first bonus game never yielding a monetary loss, the step of executing the first bonus game comprising: (1) setting up under control of the processor a first bonus game by defining a plurality of first bonus selection elements; and (2) selecting at least one of the first bonus selection elements; (3) determining under control of the processor a first bonus value associated with the selected at least one of the first bonus selection elements; and (4) awarding a credit based on said first bonus value; (b) executing a second bonus game if the symbol group includes a second bonus combination, the step of executing the second bonus game comprising: (1) setting up under control of the processor a second bonus game by defining a plurality of stations about a game board traversable by a token identifier; (2) executing a movement of the token identifier to determine a landing station; (3) determining under control of the processor a second bonus value associated with the landing station; and (4) awarding a credit based on said second bonus value.