Gaming device with jackpot increments for non-triggering prize value symbols
US11727758B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 12, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3251
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming device comprises a display, a processor, and a memory storing (a) a jackpot prize meter, (b) a current award value for awarding the jackpot prize, (c) reel strip data defining a set of reel strips, each reel of the set of reel strips comprising prize value symbols and non-prize value symbols and (d) instructions. When the instructions are executed by the processor, they cause the processor to select symbols from the set of reel strips for a plurality of symbol positions, control the display to display the selected symbols at their respective symbol positions, upon the displayed symbols including at least one but fewer than a threshold number of prize value symbols, increment the jackpot prize meter, and upon the value of the jackpot prize meter reaching the current award value, award the current award value.
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