Wagering game, gaming machine, networked gaming system and method with a base game and a simultaneous bonus currency game

摘要

A system, apparatus, and method are disclosed in which a bonus currency game is operable simultaneously with the primary game. When a player initiates play of the primary game, the bonus currency game is initiated as well. The bonus currency game includes a set of target symbols which have corresponding bonus currency values such that, when a target symbol is activated, such as by a random or quasi-random determination, the bonus currency value associated with the target symbol is awarded to the player. After a player accumulates bonus currency, the player may utilize the currency to purchase various available online items, such as game plays in an arcade.

主权项

1. A method for operating a dual wagering game, the method including:
selecting a base game outcome for a base game from a base set of possible base game outcomes, wherein the base game outcome is selected randomly or pseudo-randomly by a game processor; selecting a secondary game outcome for a secondary game from a side set of possible secondary game outcomes, the side set of possible secondary game outcomes being distinct from the base set of possible base game outcomes, wherein the secondary game outcome is selected randomly or pseudo-randomly by the game processor or another processor; displaying a base game round on a primary display of a gaming machine, the base game round including a plurality of reels being spun and stopped to produce the base game outcome; while displaying the base game round, displaying play of a secondary game play on the primary display along with the base game round, the base game and secondary game being operable simultaneously through a game processor, the secondary game play including first graphic elements adjacent to graphic elements of the primary game, and second graphic elements animated to move through primary display areas showing the graphic elements of the base game; and awarding any prize associated with the selected base game outcome and awarding any prize associated with the selected secondary game outcome.