Game based on speed of play

摘要

In accordance with the present invention, a gaming device such as a slot machine calculates a speed of game play, and in turn determines a pay schedule based on the speed of game play. In some embodiments, a count is adjusted throughout a multiple play session based on point values associated with symbols on the reels of a slot machine, and payouts are awarded in accordance with (i) a finishing count, and/or (ii) a “virtual average speed”.

主权项

1. A gaming system comprising:
a housing, a plurality of input devices supported by the housing, said plurality of input devices including:
(i) an acceptor, and(ii) a cashout device, at least one display device supported by the housing, at least one processor, and at least one data storage device which stores a plurality of instructions, which when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to operate with the plurality of input devices and the at least one display device to:
(a) if a physical item is received via the acceptor, establish a credit balance based, at least in part, on a monetary value associated with the received physical item,(b) determine a multiplier from a plurality of different multipliers, said determination being based:
(i) in part on a quantity of plays of a wagering game during a period of time prior to a triggering event, and(ii) in part on any designated symbols displayed in association with the quantity of plays of the wagering game during the period of time,(c) determine an award to provide after the triggering event, wherein the award is based on the determined multiplier, and(d) display the determined award, wherein the credit balance is increasable based on the displayed award, and(e) if a cashout input is received via the cashout device, cause an initiation of any payout associated with the credit balance.