Reel-type gaming system

Abstract

A method of playing a video wagering game and a video apparatus for that method are disclosed. The method may include a player placing a wager in a wagering machine having a processor; the wagering machine displaying at least a single payline of multiple frames influenced by at least two distinct indicators; the processor determining from one displayed distinct indicator on the payline whether the symbols provide at least one of at least two available different odds on the wager that are associated with an award; providing a second set of indicators associated with the payline, individual members of the second set of indicators associated with individual frames wherein predetermined combinations and/or orders of the second set of indicators are winning combinations and/or orders based on the wager; and providing the player with at least one award providing a specific multiple of at least some awards based upon the second set of indicators displayed on the payline.

1 . A method of playing a wagering game comprising 
 a player placing a wager in a wagering machine having a processor,    the wagering machine displaying at least a single payline of multiple frames influenced by at least two distinct indicators,    the processor determining from one displayed distinct indicator on the payline whether the symbols provide at least one of at least two available different odds on the wager that are associated with an award,    providing a second set of indicators associated with the payline, individual members of the second set of indicators associated with individual frames wherein predetermined combinations and/or orders of the second set of indicators are winning combinations and/or orders based on the wager and    providing the player with at least one award providing a specific multiple of at least some awards based upon the second set of indicators displayed on the payline.    
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein there are a predetermined number of display areas for providing an equal number of first indicators and second indicators.  
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 2  wherein the predetermined number of display areas is equal to the total number of first indicators and second indicators.  
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 2  wherein the predetermined number of display areas is equal to the number of first indicators displayed.  
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 4  wherein the second indicators are displayed in the predetermined number of display areas in combination with the first indicator only after the first indicator has been displayed.  
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 5  wherein the first indicator comprises a field display indicator.  
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 6  wherein the field display indicator comprises an indicator selected from the group consisting of a color, a pattern, a shape, a first set of terms or a first set of symbols.  
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 7  wherein the second display is specific term indicator.  
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 8  wherein the specific term indicator is selected from the group consisting of a second set of terms or a second set of symbols.  
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the wager may be selected from a predetermined range of value of wagers, and above a predetermined level within the range of wagers, the processor increases a return to player odds for at least one combination of at least a second display other than a maximum payout amount.  
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 4  wherein the wager may be selected from a predetermined range of value of wagers, and above a predetermined level within the range of wagers, the processor increases a return to player odds for at least one combination of at least a second display other than a maximum payout amount.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 5  wherein the wager may be selected from a predetermined range of value of wagers, and above a predetermined level within the range of wagers, the processor increases a return to player odds for at least one combination of at least a second display other than a maximum payout amount.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the wager may be selected from a predetermined range of value of wagers, and above a predetermined level within the range of wagers, the processor increases hit frequency of winning events during play of the game as compared to hit frequency for winning events when a lower value of wager is made.  
   
   
       14 . A gaming apparatus for playing a computer based wagering game comprising: 
 a housing;    a processor;    a display monitor; and    user interface capacity;    wherein the processor is programmed to enable the method of  claim 1 , including display of the first indicators and the second indicators on the monitor.    
   
   
       15 . A gaming apparatus for playing a computer based wagering game comprising: 
 a housing;    a processor;    a display monitor; and    user interface capacity;    wherein the processor is programmed to enable the method of  claim 4 , including display of the first indicators and the second indicators on the monitor.    
   
   
       16 . A gaming apparatus for playing a computer based wagering game comprising: 
 a housing;    a processor;    a display monitor; and    user interface capacity;    wherein the processor is programmed to enable the method of  claim 5 , including display of the first indicators and the second indicators on the monitor.    
   
   
       17 . A gaming apparatus for playing a computer based wagering game comprising: 
 a housing;    a processor;    a display monitor; and    user interface capacity;    wherein the processor is programmed to enable the method of  claim 8 , including display of the first indicators and the second indicators on the monitor.    
   
   
       18 . A gaming apparatus for playing a computer based wagering game comprising: 
 a housing;    a processor;    a display monitor; and    user interface capacity;    wherein the processor is programmed to enable the method of  claim 9 , including display of the first indicators and the second indicators on the monitor.    
   
   
       19 . A gaming apparatus for playing a computer based wagering game comprising: 
 a housing;    a processor;    a display monitor; and    user interface capacity;    wherein the processor is programmed to enable the method of  claim 12 , including display of the first indicators and the second indicators on the monitor.    
   
   
       20 . A gaming apparatus for playing a computer based wagering game comprising: 
 a housing;    a processor;    a display monitor; and    user interface capacity;    wherein the processor is programmed to enable the method of  claim 13 , including display of the first indicators and the second indicators on the monitor.    
   
   
       21 . A method of playing a video wagering game on a video wagering apparatus comprising: 
 a player placing at least a first wager on the video wagering game;    a processor recognizing the at least one wager;    the apparatus providing to the view of the player a display of a first set of indicators;    the apparatus providing to the view of the player a display of a second set of indicators, each indicator in the second set of indicators having a game event relationship with only one indicator in the first set of indicators; and    resolving the at least first wager based upon rules of the game determining odds returned for predetermined combinations within the first set of indicators and the second set of indicators.    wherein the first set of indicators determines a range of potential award amounts that can be achieved by display of the second set of indicators.    
   
   
       22 . The method of  claim 21  wherein at least some of the first indicators are revealed before any of the second indicators are displayed.  
   
   
       23 . The method of  claim 21  wherein at least some of the second indicators are revealed before any of the first indicators are displayed.  
   
   
       24 . The method of  claim 22  wherein the wager may be selected from a predetermined range of value of wagers, and above a predetermined level within the range of wagers, the processor increases a return to player odds for at least one combination of at least a second display other than a maximum payout amount.  
   
   
       25 . The method of  claim 22  wherein the wager may be selected from a predetermined range of value of wagers, and above a predetermined level within the range of wagers, the processor increases hit frequency of winning events during play of the game as compared to hit frequency for winning events when a lower value of wager is made.  
   
   
       26 . The method of  claim 24  wherein combinations of the first indicators and the second indicators are displayed within a single defined area.  
   
   
       27 . The method of  claim 25  wherein combinations of the first indicators and the second indicators are displayed within a single defined area.