Patent · US Expired

Gaming device with traveling reel symbols

US6565433B1 · kind B1 · utility

193Cited by
17References
48Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 12, 2000
Grant dateMay 20, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 12, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/34
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a gaming device feature which involves one or more symbols which travel from one location to a randomly determined location on one or more reels. The travel can occur at any time during a primary game or bonus round, however it preferably occurs to accompany an outcome such as a value award. This travel feature provides players with engaging entertainment and increases player enjoyment.

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