Gaming method and apparatus with dynamic element function
US9466181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 24, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3244
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for use in gaming activities such as slot machine. A plurality of symbols is presented in connection with a gaming activity. At least one multi-characteristic symbol capable of exhibiting a plurality of different gaming characteristics is also presented. A first gaming characteristic is attributed to the multi-characteristic symbol during play of the gaming activity. The multi-characteristic symbol's first gaming characteristic is replaced with a second gaming characteristic if none of the remaining plurality of symbols exhibit the second gaming characteristic.
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