METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR LINKED PLAY GAMING WITH COMBINED OUTCOMES AND SHARED INDICIA

摘要

The invention includes a system and method for providing linked play via gaming and other devices wherein players may share and combine outcomes or parts thereof. In some embodiments, a casino server (102) registers a group for linked play and a group objective and format are established. The linked play commences according to the group format on the gaming devices (104, 106, 108) while the casino server (102), or another device, concurrently facilitates interaction between the group members operating the gaming devices (104, 106, 108). During the interaction, players may combine outcomes in an attempt to win group prizes. The linked play is terminated according to the group format and a determination is made by the casino server (102) whether the group objective has been achieved. Prizes are awarded via the gaming devices if the group objective was achieved.