Patent ID: 6454651
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
A method of scoring a video wagering game where a payout may be provided to a player, wherein the game comprising at least a first segment and a second segment the method comprising the steps of:placing a first wager to participate in a video wagering game; playing the first segment of the video wagering game; continuing play of first segments until at least one predetermined outcome occurs in the play of the first segment; playing the second segment of the video wagering game when the at least one condition has occurred in the play of the first segment; wherein a base amount is multiplied by a factor determined by an outcome in the second segment, and wherein the factor is at least one; wherein said base amount is selected from the group consisting of: 1) a payout from the first wager; 2) a portion of a payout from the first wager; 3) an amount equal to the first wager; 4) an amount equal to a portion of the first wager; and 5) an amount equal to a combination of the first wager and a payout from the first wager or portion of the combination of the first wager and a payout from the first wager; and using said base amount multiplied by the factor to provide an enhanced payout to the player.