20240013623. SYMBOL SET SELECTION simplified abstract (IGT)

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SYMBOL SET SELECTION

Organization Name

IGT

Inventor(s)

Paolo Werbrouck of Palo Alto CA (US)

Jon Leupp of Pleasant Hill CA (US)

SYMBOL SET SELECTION - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240013623 titled 'SYMBOL SET SELECTION

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a gaming system that allows players to select from multiple symbol sets for a game. After the player selects a symbol set, the system randomly determines outcomes for each symbol set and awards the player accordingly. The system also compares the awards for the player-selected symbol set with the awards for the other symbol sets.

  • The gaming system allows players to choose from different symbol sets for a game.
  • Each symbol set displays a randomly determined outcome for that play of the game.
  • The player receives awards based on the outcome of their selected symbol set.
  • The system compares the awards of the player-selected symbol set with the awards of the other symbol sets.
  • The system can provide additional awards based on the comparison.

Potential Applications:

  • Casino gaming machines
  • Online gambling platforms
  • Mobile gaming applications

Problems Solved:

  • Provides variety and customization options for players in a game
  • Adds excitement and engagement to gameplay
  • Allows for fair comparison of outcomes between different symbol sets

Benefits:

  • Enhanced player experience with the ability to choose symbol sets
  • Increased player engagement and enjoyment
  • Fair and transparent comparison of awards between symbol sets


Original Abstract Submitted

a gaming system that provides a player symbol set selection feature including a plurality of simultaneously displayed separate player selectable symbol sets for a play of a game. for the play of the game, enables the player to select one of the displayed symbol sets and after the player selection, the gaming system determines and causes each of the symbol sets (including the player selected symbol set and the other non-player selected symbol sets) to display a separate randomly determined outcome for that symbol set for that play of the game. the gaming system provides the player any determined awards for the player selected symbol set and additionally compares any determined awards for the player selected symbol set and any determined awards for the other (non-player selected) symbol sets for that play of the game. based on that comparison, the gaming system can provide the player one or more comparison awards.