Systems and method for metamorphic reel game features
US11222501B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/34
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming system includes a main display configured to display a wagering game comprising a plurality of virtual spinnable reels having a plurality of adjacent game symbol positions. A game controller is communicatively coupled to the display, and a computer-readable storage medium. The game controller is configured to initiate a first round of play of a base game causing a simulated spinning of the spinnable reels, change the base game to a metamorphic reel game based on a triggering condition of a special symbol landing on a stopped reel. At least one morphed reel is created from at least two of the spinnable reels. At least one reel is replaced with the morphed reel in the metamorphic reel game. A game outcome is determined based on paytable and a reduced number of reels that includes the morphed reel. Credit is awarded to the player based on the game outcome.
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