Gaming System Bonus Symbol Subset Determination

The patent extracts a specific subset of symbols from the complete symbol set used in the primary game. This subset is determined based on the position of a designated symbol (such as a scatter symbol) that triggered the bonus sequence. By taking out only certain symbols adjacent to or related to the designated symbol, the system reduces the total number of available symbols in the bonus sequence, thereby increasing the probability of achieving winning combinations while maintaining a connection to the primary game's symbol set

The patent applies local quality by creating different symbol subsets for different bonus sequences based on the local context of the triggering event. Each bonus sequence has its own customized symbol set determined by the position and characteristics of the designated symbol that initiated it. This means different players or different triggers can result in different symbol subsets, making each bonus sequence unique with its own probability characteristics

The patent implements dynamics by making the symbol set for bonus sequences variable rather than fixed. The symbol subset changes dynamically based on the position of the designated symbol that triggers each bonus sequence. This could involve symbols adjacent to the trigger, symbols on specific reels, or symbols within a certain position range, creating a dynamic determination process that adds excitement while maintaining clear game rules

The patent applies preliminary action by determining the symbol subset for the bonus sequence at the moment the bonus is triggered, before the bonus sequence actually plays. The system identifies the designated symbol's position and pre-determines which symbols will be available during the bonus based on that position. This preliminary determination creates anticipation and allows the player to understand the specific conditions of their bonus sequence before it begins