20240046737. GAMING DEVICE WITH AWARD WHEELS simplified abstract (Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited)
Contents
GAMING DEVICE WITH AWARD WHEELS
Organization Name
Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited
Inventor(s)
Karen Kendall of Toongabbie (AU)
James Loader of Springfield (AU)
Joshua Matos of Cordeaux Heights (AU)
Luke Ireland of Denistone (AU)
GAMING DEVICE WITH AWARD WHEELS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240046737 titled 'GAMING DEVICE WITH AWARD WHEELS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for determining an outcome using an award wheel. The award wheel consists of multiple layers, each displaying different sets of wheel awards. Symbols are randomly selected from reel strips and displayed at symbol positions. If the selected symbols include a threshold number of a defined symbol, a set of wheel awards is determined based on the number of defined symbols. A wheel award is then selected from the determined set, and the outcome is based on the selected wheel award and any winning outcomes.
- The patent application describes a method for determining outcomes using an award wheel.
- The award wheel has multiple layers, each displaying different sets of wheel awards.
- Symbols are randomly selected from reel strips and displayed at symbol positions.
- If a threshold number of a defined symbol is included in the selected symbols, a set of wheel awards is determined.
- A wheel award is selected from the determined set, and the outcome is based on the selected wheel award and any winning outcomes.
Potential Applications:
- Casino gaming machines
- Online gambling platforms
- Lottery systems
Problems Solved:
- Provides a fair and random method for determining outcomes in games of chance
- Adds excitement and anticipation for players
- Allows for customization of wheel awards based on the number of defined symbols
Benefits:
- Enhances the gaming experience for players
- Increases player engagement and enjoyment
- Provides a flexible and adaptable system for determining outcomes in various games of chance
Original Abstract Submitted
determining an outcome includes displaying at least one award wheel, the award wheel comprising a plurality of layers, each layer displaying a respective one of a plurality of different sets of wheel awards, selecting, using a random number generator, symbols from the reel strips for display at a plurality of symbol positions, and controlling the display to display the selected symbols at the symbol positions. upon the selected symbols including at least a threshold number of a defined symbol, a set of wheel awards to be used from the plurality of different sets of wheel awards displayed on the layers of the award wheel are determined based on the number of the at least a threshold number of defined symbols, and a wheel award is selected from the determined set of wheel awards. the outcome is based on the selected wheel award and any winning outcomes.
