Patent ID: 7048275
Filing Date: 2006-05-23
Classification: A63F,G07F

Abstract:
1. A gaming device comprising: a display screen that is capable of generating video images; the gaming device being programmed to: select a first group of indicia from a plurality of indicia in a first game, the plurality of indicia including a plurality of playing indicia and at least one wild indicia; cause a video image representing the first game to be displayed on the display screen; provide a player with a winning advantage if the player receives the at least one wild indicia, wherein the winning advantage is at least one of allowing the wild indicia to act as a multiplier in order to modify a payout schedule, qualifying the player for a super-jackpot, providing the player with an opportunity to increase the amount of a payout, or providing opportunities for the player to qualify for another opportunity; and limit in which one or more subsequent games the player may use the at least one wild indicia.