Gaming system and a method of gaming

Abstract

A method of conducting a linked gaming event comprises determining that a first gaming device participating in the gaming event is to be awarded the primary prize. A determination is further made as to whether at least one second gaming device is to be awarded a secondary prize, the determination based at least in part on the location of the second gaming device with respect to the first gaming device. The primary prize and secondary prize are subsequently awarded.

1 . A method of conducting a linked gaming event, comprising:
 determining that a first gaming device participating in the gaming event is to be awarded the primary prize;   determining at least one second gaming device to award a secondary prize, the determination based at least in part on the location of the second gaming device with respect to the first gaming device; and   awarding the primary prize and secondary prize.   
   
   
       2 . A method as claimed in  claim 1 , comprising the further step of determining a proportional amount of the primary prize to be awarded as the secondary primary prize. 
   
   
       3 . A method as claimed in  claim 2 , comprising the further step of determining a further proportional amount for awarding to at least one third gaming device. 
   
   
       4 . A method as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the at least one second gaming device is located in closer proximity to the first gaming device than the at least one third gaming device. 
   
   
       5 . A method as claimed in  claim 4 , wherein the further proportional amount has a lesser value than the proportional amount awarded to the at least one second gaming device. 
   
   
       6 . A method as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the at least one second gaming device is located within either a specified distance of or number of machines adjacent to the first gaming device. 
   
   
       7 . A method as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the at least one second gaming device has a specific spatial orientation with respect to the first gaming device. 
   
   
       8 . A method as claimed in  claim 1 , comprising the further step of providing an indication as to the location of the first gaming device. 
   
   
       9 . A method as claimed in  claim 8 , comprising the further step of providing the indication on a display viewable by a player of the at least one second and/or third gaming devices. 
   
   
       10 . A method as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the display is further arranged to display one or more of the amount of the primary prize and a value of the secondary prize. 
   
   
       11 . A controller for awarding prizes in a linked gaming event, the controller comprising a:
 determination module arranged to:   (a) determine that a first gaming device participating in the gaming event is to be awarded a primary prize;   (b) determine at least one second gaming device to award a secondary prize, the determination based at least in part on the location of the second gaming device with respect to the first gaming device; and
 award module arranged to award the primary prize and secondary prize. 
   
   
   
       12 . A controller as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the determination module is further arranged to determine a proportional amount of the primary prize to be awarded as the secondary primary prize. 
   
   
       13 . A controller as claimed in  claim 12 , the determination module further arranged to determine a further proportional amount for awarding to at least one third gaming device. 
   
   
       14 . A controller as claimed in  claim 11 , further comprising a database arranged to store the relative positions of the first gaming device and at least one second and/or third gaming device. 
   
   
       15 . A controller as claimed in  claim 14 , wherein the at least one second gaming device has a specific spatial orientation with respect to the first gaming device. 
   
   
       16 . A controller as claimed in  claim 14 , wherein the at least one second gaming device is located within either a specified distance of, or number of devices adjacent to, the first gaming device. 
   
   
       17 . A controller as claimed in  claim 11 , further comprising a display module arranged to provide an indication as to the location of the first gaming device on a display. 
   
   
       18 . A controller as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the controller is a jackpot controller and the primary prize is a jackpot prize in the linked gaming event. 
   
   
       19 . A gaming system in which a linked gaming event may be conducted, the gaming system comprising:
 a first and at least one second gaming device which may participate in the linked gaming event; and   a controller in accordance with any one of the preceding claims.   
   
   
       20 . A method as claimed in  claim 1  and further including a computer program code. 
   
   
       21 . A method as claimed in  claim 20  and further including a computer readable medium comprising said program code. 
   
   
       22 . A method as claimed in  claim 20  and further including a data signal comprising said program code.