Multi-reel slot machine with selectable reel play
US7361089B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3213
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A reel spinning gaming device comprises a plurality of selectable reels, where a subset of the selectable reels is the initial active reels. The actuating system is operatively associated with the selectable reels and generates an outcome symbol combination for the active reels. The prize controller determines whether a prize is to be awarded based upon the outcome symbol combination. In one embodiment, the prize controller also initiates a bonus game when a triggering event is present. The reselection system designates a new set of active reels the bonus game(s). The new set of active reels comprises one or more newly active reels and one or more remaining active reels, and the outcome symbols from the one or more newly active reels are used in conjunction with the outcome symbols from the remaining active reels to produce a outcome symbol combination for one or more bonus games.
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