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Wild symbol bonus game configuration

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-02-27
LOTTERY DYNAMICS
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The patent describes a process for playing a bonus game based on a base game. The process involves initiating the game, spinning the reels to obtain the initial game symbols, and determining if there are any wild symbols or non-wild symbols. Non-wild symbols are then transformed into wild symbols. The resulting prize distribution is determined based on the matching game symbols with predetermined paylines. The technical effect of the patent is to provide an improved process for playing a bonus game that enhances the player's experience by increasing the likelihood of winning and the overall prize distribution.

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However, maintaining excitement and suspense during a bonus game is difficult.

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[0017]A wild bonus game configuration is provided. In one embodiment, the wild bonus game configuration is a reel-based game that is utilized in conjunction with a base game. The base game may or may not also be a reel-based game. In another embodiment, the reel-based bonus game may be initiated on a predetermined criteria in the base game being met. As an example, the predetermined criteria may be that no prize was won in the base game, e.g., no reels matched up with a payline. Further, in one embodiment, the bonus game is a free-spin game. In other words, the player does not have to place any additional wagers to play the bonus game. In yet another embodiment, the bonus game has a set of reels that is displayed on a background that is different from the base game. Further, the symbols in the bonus game may appear with colors that are modified from the base game. In another embodiment, the free-spin bonus round does not have any scatters.

[0018]Each of the reel strips may display a ...

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Abstract

A bonus game is initiated, with a processor, based upon a predetermined criteria in a base game being met, the bonus game having a plurality of bonus game reels. Further, an initial random spinning is performed, with the processor, of the plurality of bonus game reels to obtain an initial plurality of bonus game symbols on each of the plurality of bonus game reels. In addition, the process provides a prize distribution based upon the initial plurality of bonus game symbols matching at least one of a plurality of predetermined paylines. A random determination, for each of the initial plurality of bonus game symbols that is not a wild symbol, is performed to determine a wild transformation status based upon the initial plurality of bonus game symbols not matching the at least one of the plurality of predetermined paylines.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. Field[0002]This disclosure generally relates to the field of gaming. More particularly, the disclosure relates to games of chance.[0003]2. General Background[0004]Casinos typically have reel-based games. These reel-based games are played on reel-based machines that display a plurality of reels. A player may initiate a game by providing a wager and providing an input to a reel-based machine so that the reel-based machine spins a plurality of reels. Further, the player may win a prize based on the resulting symbols matching a predetermined payline of symbols.[0005]Some reel based games offer a bonus game that is played after a base game. Such bonus games attempt to provide an added level of excitement to reel-based games. However, maintaining excitement and suspense during a bonus game is difficult.SUMMARY[0006]In one aspect of the disclosure, a process is provided. The process initiates, with a processor, a bonus game based upon a predetermined criteria in a base g...

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IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24
CPCG07F17/3262
Inventor PADE, STANSURMACZ, ANDRZEJ
Owner LOTTERY DYNAMICS
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