20240054860. GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD WITH A VALUE-BEARING SYMBOL AGGREGATION FEATURE simplified abstract (SG Gaming, Inc.)
GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD WITH A VALUE-BEARING SYMBOL AGGREGATION FEATURE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Sarah Leggett of Chicago IL (US)
Jeremy Hornik of Chicago IL (US)
GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD WITH A VALUE-BEARING SYMBOL AGGREGATION FEATURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240054860 titled 'GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD WITH A VALUE-BEARING SYMBOL AGGREGATION FEATURE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a gaming system that involves spinning reels with value-bearing symbols and aggregation symbols. When an aggregation symbol lands in the array, values from other symbols are combined based on rules associated with the aggregation symbol type to determine a final payout at the end of the spins.
- Gaming system utilizing a presentation assembly with spinning reels
- Reels contain value-bearing symbols and aggregation symbols
- Aggregation symbols combine values of other symbols based on type
- Payout awarded at the end based on aggregated values
Potential Applications
- Online casino games
- Slot machines in physical casinos
- Mobile gaming applications
Problems Solved
- Enhances gameplay experience by introducing aggregation symbols
- Provides a new way to calculate payouts in gaming systems
- Adds complexity and strategy to traditional slot machine games
Benefits
- Increased excitement and engagement for players
- Potential for higher payouts based on aggregated values
- Differentiates gaming system from competitors in the market
Original Abstract Submitted
disclosed are gaming methods and a system that utilize a presentation assembly configured to present a series of spins of a plurality of reels arranged in an array, the plurality of reels including value-bearing symbols and a plurality of types of aggregation symbols. when one of the plurality of types of aggregation symbols lands in the array, values borne by one or more value-bearing symbols in the array are aggregated into a value borne by the aggregation symbols according to rules based on its type. at a conclusion of the series of spins, a payout based on the values of the aggregation symbols and any other value-bearing symbols in the array is awarded.
