Patent ID: 6062981
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: A63F,G07F

Abstract:
Apparatus for use with a computer-implemented gaming device providing at least a first prize in response to at least a first predetermined winning outcome from play of a game, the apparatus comprising:a computer comprising a processor and a memory, coupled to said processor, wherein said computer is configured to define at least a first meter, storing information which can be used to obtain a prize value, and a second meter, storing information which can be used to accrue a current background value;a display device, coupled to said computer, for displaying a first value corresponding to said prize value;a wager acceptor, coupled to said computer, for accepting at least a first wager;said computer being programmed to:modify said first meter to store a beginning prize value related to the current background value and modify said second meter to store a beginning background value less than the current background value when a prize equal to said first value is awarded in response to said first predetermined winning outcome being achieved;wherein, following acceptance of said first wager, said first meter is incremented by a first amount and said second meter is incremented by a second amount and wherein said first amount plus said second amount plus a hold amount is substantially equal to said wager.