Method and machine of enhancing play of a slot-type game with expanding top symbols
US9993721B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3244
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gaming machine and method of play providing a predetermined top game symbol that can replace adjacent symbols to expand possible winning outcomes and payouts for winning outcomes in connection with a “ways to win” game format. The machine and method defining an expanding property applicable to the top symbol, and where the top symbol and expanding property are displayed together in the same game position, the top symbol being propagated to replace other symbols presented on the same reel. A configuration of identical game symbols on displayable game positions of adjacent reels establishing winning outcomes and payouts.
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