Game modifier usable between game stages for gaming device

摘要

Embodiments of the present invention are directed to the use of game modifiers between game stages of a game played on a gaming device. According to some embodiments, a gaming device is configured to play a multi-stage game of chance. After a first stage is completed and a result for the first stage is determined, a game modifier is altered and applied to a second stage of the game when a predefined criterion is satisfied. The game modifier may modify prizes associated with the second stage of the game by, for example, applying a multiplier to prizes associated with a second stage result, the modifier may alter an aspect of the second stage of the game by, for example, adding or replacing one or more game elements used in evaluating the second stage outcome for prizes, or the modifier may trigger a bonus event.

主权项

1. A gaming device comprising:
a display configured to display game events to a player of the gaming device; a player input device configured to receive inputs from a player; a wager input device structured to identify and validate currency or currency based tickets; and a processor configured to:
receive a wager to play a multi-stage game on the gaming device,display an outcome of a first stage of the multi-stage game,determine prizes associated with the first stage of the multi-stage game,alter a first game modifier when a trigger condition satisfies a predefined threshold after the outcome of the first stage is displayed,display an outcome of a second stage of the multi-stage game while the outcome of the first stage is simultaneously shown,determine prizes associated with the second stage of the multi-stage game;modify an aspect of the second stage of the multi-stage game according to the first game modifier, andaward any determined prizes from the outcome of the first stage and modified second stage of the multi-stage game.