Methods and Apparatus for a Distributed Bonus Scheme using Simulated Scatter Reactions

摘要

Methods and apparatus for a distributed bonus scheme using simulated scatter reactions are disclosed. An example method of operating a gaming device in a gaming system includes receiving a trigger that initiates a first bonus decision in a first gaming device. Further, the example method includes calculating, using a programmed processor, an accumulated value that defines a range. Further, the example method includes generating a random number. Further, the example method includes, when the random number falls within the range, granting a bonus to the first gaming device. Further, the example method includes determining whether the first bonus decision is to initiate a second bonus decision in a second gaming device of the gaming system.

主权项

1. A method of operating a gaming device in a gaming system, comprising:
generating, via a processor, an accumulated value based on a first parameter associated with a gaming device; defining a plurality of segment definitions based on the accumulated value; comparing, via the processor, a random number to the plurality of segment definitions; when the random number falls within a first one of the plurality of segment definitions, determining that a first number of scatter reactions is to be propagated through the gaming system; and when the random number falls within a second one of the plurality of segment definitions, determining that a second number of scatter reactions different than the first number of scatter reactions is to be propagated through the gaming system.