Slot machine - with random line multiplier
US6419579B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 29, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/34
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A slot machine, of the type having a video display screen which displays a plurality of rotatable reels carrying symbols, is arranged to pay a prize on the occurrence of a predetermined symbol or combination of symbols. The game includes a special feature which is invoked when a special triggering combination of symbols occurs. Once the special feature is triggered a wild symbol moves around the screen progressively replacing each symbol in the display with a die symbol and the prize generated is multiplied by the value shown on the die.
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