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Wagering game with secondary symbol

US7371171B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 2004
Grant dateMay 13, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3244
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Wagering game terminal and method of operating same are disclosed that increases the excitement and entertainment value over existing gaming terminals. The wagering game terminal includes a wagering game that has a set of primary symbols and one or more secondary symbols. During the wagering game, one of the secondary symbols is superimposed on one or more of the primary symbols. These primary symbols may then be given enhanced evaluation in the wagering game, depending on certain conditions being met in the wagering game, or some other predetermined event.

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