card game) or a specified combination of symbols (in the case of a reel-type game) as an outcome of the primary game being played. Bonus games appeal to players because the probability of winning combinations after entry into the bonus game is, at least, greatly enhanced and, in most instances, some sort of winning outcome is guaranteed.
The bonus game is typically a different type of game than the primary game. This provides more excitement and variety for the player and helps to keep the player at the gaming machine for a longer period of time. However, the bonus game may also be the same type of game as the primary game, except that the bonus game has an increased potential for winning in comparison to the primary game.
Inplayer to assume the role of the house in the bonus game.
Such a bonus game would increase the players"" level of excitement because it would place the players in a more competitive setting than during play of a noncompetitive, conventional bonus game. The excitement level increases not only for the player who assumes the role as the house but also for the other players in the bonus game playing against the house. Such a bonus game might be configured to also provide the player who assumes the role as the house with increased potential for winnings, thus appealing to players who are willing to take additional risks in the hopes of greater payouts.
The present invention relates to gaming systems and methods of conducting games of chance which may