Patent ID: 6159098
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
A method of operating a gaming machine under control of a processor operable in a bonus mode, the method comprising the steps of:setting up under control of the processor a bonus game by defining a plurality of selection elements;assigning various bonus game outcomes to the selection elements;selecting, one at a time, one or more of the selection elements in the bonus mode until encountering a selection element associated with an end-bonus penalty, the selection of a selection element associated with an end-bonus penalty causing the processor to end the bonus game, the selection of a selection element not associated with an end-bonus penalty defining a successful trial of the bonus game;determining under control of the processor a value of the selection elements selected in the bonus game;awarding a first credit based on said value of the selection elements selected;determining under control of the processor a number of successful trials accomplished in the bonus game; andawarding a second credit based on said number of successful trials.