Multi-Stage Multi-Bet Game, Gaming Device, and Method

Abstract

A game is comprised of a plurality of stages. Each operation of the game begins with the operation of a first stage. Depending on the outcome of the first stage the game may be over, or there may be an operation of a second stage. Depending on the outcome of the second stage, the game may be over or there may be an operation of another stage. This sequence continues until the game ends or until the final (n th ) stage has been operated, at which time the game ends. Wagers are made on successive stages of the multi-stage game. Each stage of the game may typically have its own paytable or payout scheme, and its own expected return.

1 . A method carried out by a gaming machine, the method comprising:
 receiving a primary wager;   receiving an additional wager;   determining a game outcome;   if the game outcome is a winning outcome, awarding a primary payout based on the primary wager, and determining whether to award an additional payout; and   upon determining to award the additional payout, determining an additional-payout multiplier, and awarding the additional payout based on the additional wager and the additional-payout multiplier.