20240054861. GAMING MACHINE WITH HIERARCHICAL COLLECTOR FEATURE simplified abstract (SG Gaming, Inc.)

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GAMING MACHINE WITH HIERARCHICAL COLLECTOR FEATURE

Organization Name

SG Gaming, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Sarah Leggett of Chicago IL (US)

Jeremy Hornik of Chicago IL (US)

GAMING MACHINE WITH HIERARCHICAL COLLECTOR FEATURE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240054861 titled 'GAMING MACHINE WITH HIERARCHICAL COLLECTOR FEATURE

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a gaming system that presents a plurality of reels with symbols, including value-bearing symbols and special symbols. The special symbols have higher ranks in a hierarchy and are configured to collect symbols of a lesser rank. The system conducts spins of the reels, with one spin landing a set of value-bearing symbols and another spin landing a special symbol that collects the value-bearing symbols.

  • Gaming system with presentation assembly for reels with symbols
  • Special symbols with higher ranks in hierarchy
  • Special symbols collect symbols of lesser rank
  • Conducts spins landing different sets of symbols
  • Special symbols collect value-bearing symbols
      1. Potential Applications
  • Online casino games
  • Slot machines
  • Arcade games
      1. Problems Solved
  • Enhances gameplay experience
  • Adds excitement and variety to gaming
  • Increases player engagement
      1. Benefits
  • Unique and innovative gaming experience
  • Increased chances of winning with special symbols
  • Adds strategic element to gameplay


Original Abstract Submitted

there is provided an example gaming system (and method) that utilizes a presentation assembly configured to present a plurality of reels. the plurality of reels bear a plurality of symbols including value-bearing symbols and at least two special symbols. the at least two special symbols comprise at least a first special symbol and a second special symbol. the plurality of symbols are ranked according to a hierarchy. the value-bearing symbols have a lowest rank in the hierarchy. the at least two special symbols have ranks higher than the lowest rank. each of the at least two special symbols has a different rank from each other within the hierarchy. furthermore, each one of the at least two special symbols is configured to collect symbols of a lesser rank than its own rank. game-logic circuitry conducts a series of spins of the plurality of reels, each spin including spinning and stopping the plurality of reels to randomly land at least some of the plurality of symbols. a first one of the series of spins lands, via the game-logic circuitry, a set of the value-bearing symbols. in response to a second one the series of spins landing the first special symbol, collecting, via automated animation by the game-logic circuitry, the set of the value-bearing symbols into the first special symbol.

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