View source for IGT (20240249597). BLOCKING SYMBOL SET BYPASS simplified abstract

=BLOCKING SYMBOL SET BYPASS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:IGT|IGT]]


[[Category:IGT]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Yu Chong of Reno NV (US)|Yu Chong of Reno NV (US)]][[Category:Yu Chong of Reno NV (US)]]

[[:Category:Chris Peterson of Reno NV (US)|Chris Peterson of Reno NV (US)]][[Category:Chris Peterson of Reno NV (US)]]

[[:Category:Nick Hillstrom of Otis Orchards WA (US)|Nick Hillstrom of Otis Orchards WA (US)]][[Category:Nick Hillstrom of Otis Orchards WA (US)]]

[[:Category:Nathan Ajhar of Sparks NV (US)|Nathan Ajhar of Sparks NV (US)]][[Category:Nathan Ajhar of Sparks NV (US)]]

==BLOCKING SYMBOL SET BYPASS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240249597 titled 'BLOCKING SYMBOL SET BYPASS

'''Simplified Explanation:'''
The patent application describes gaming systems and methods that allow players to choose whether or not to use a blocking symbol set bypass feature during gameplay. This feature enables the system to skip certain symbols in the evaluation process to determine winning symbol combinations and associated awards.

* Players can decide to employ a blocking symbol set bypass for symbol evaluation during gameplay.
* The system can skip specific symbols from the blocking symbol set during the evaluation process.
* The feature helps in identifying winning symbol combinations and associated awards more efficiently.

'''Key Features and Innovation:'''
* Player-controlled blocking symbol set bypass feature.
* Skipping of symbols from the blocking symbol set during symbol evaluation.
* Enhanced efficiency in determining winning symbol combinations and awards.

'''Potential Applications:'''
The technology can be applied in various gaming systems, particularly in slot machines and online casino games.

'''Problems Solved:'''
* Streamlining the symbol evaluation process.
* Allowing players to have more control over gameplay outcomes.
* Enhancing the overall gaming experience for players.

'''Benefits:'''
* Improved player engagement and interaction.
* Faster identification of winning symbol combinations.
* Customizable gameplay experience for players.

'''Commercial Applications:'''
The technology can be utilized in the development of innovative slot machines and online casino games to attract more players and enhance user experience.

'''Prior Art:'''
Readers can explore existing patents related to gaming systems and methods to understand the evolution of this technology.

'''Frequently Updated Research:'''
Stay updated on the latest advancements in gaming technology and how they impact the development of gaming systems with player-controlled features.

'''Questions about Gaming Systems and Methods with Blocking Symbol Set Bypass Feature:'''
1. How does the blocking symbol set bypass feature enhance player experience in gaming systems?
2. What are the potential implications of this technology on the future of online casino games?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

gaming systems and methods that provides a blocking symbol set bypass feature for a play of a game, wherein the player to elect whether or not to employ the blocking symbol set bypass for the symbol evaluation for that play of the game. when a blocking symbol set bypass is employed for a symbol evaluation for a play of the game, for at least part of the symbol evaluation, the gaming system can skip one or more symbols of a blocking symbol set in evaluating the displayed symbols of the displayed outcome of the play of the game to determine any displayed winning symbol combinations and any awards associated with the displayed symbols.



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