LNW Gaming, Inc. (20240265780). GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD USING LINKED VALUE-BEARING SYMBOLS simplified abstract

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GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD USING LINKED VALUE-BEARING SYMBOLS

Organization Name

LNW Gaming, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Yanis Tsombanidis of Las Vegas NV (US)

Jack Chesworth of Newtown (AU)

GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD USING LINKED VALUE-BEARING SYMBOLS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240265780 titled 'GAMING MACHINE AND METHOD USING LINKED VALUE-BEARING SYMBOLS

Simplified Explanation:

This patent application describes a gaming system that presents symbol positions and randomly populates them with symbols to create game outcomes. The system detects linked symbol groups with value-bearing symbols and corresponding award values, providing awards based on the positions of these symbols.

  • The gaming system presents symbol positions and populates them with random symbols.
  • It detects linked symbol groups with value-bearing symbols and award values.
  • Awards are provided based on the positions of these symbols within the linked groups.

Key Features and Innovation:

  • Presentation assembly with symbol positions.
  • Game-logic circuitry for random symbol selection.
  • Detection of linked symbol groups with value-bearing symbols.
  • Award provision based on the positions of value-bearing symbols.

Potential Applications:

This technology can be used in various gaming systems, online casinos, and entertainment platforms.

Problems Solved:

This technology enhances the gaming experience by providing interactive and rewarding gameplay based on symbol positions.

Benefits:

  • Increased engagement for players.
  • Enhanced entertainment value.
  • Potential for increased revenue for gaming operators.

Commercial Applications:

Potential commercial applications include online casinos, mobile gaming apps, and arcade machines.

Questions about Gaming System:

1. How does the gaming system determine the positions of value-bearing symbols for award provision? 2. What are the potential implications of this technology on the gaming industry?

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Original Abstract Submitted

a gaming system comprises a presentation assembly presenting a plurality of symbol positions and game-logic circuitry configured to cause the presentation assembly to associate, in response to an activation event, a first symbol position with an award region and present a subsequent game outcome by populating the symbol positions with randomly selected symbols. the game-logic circuitry detects whether or not a symbol of a linked symbol group including value-bearing symbols with respective positions within the linked symbol group and award indicia visibly indicating corresponding award values occupies the award region in the subsequent game outcome. the game-logic circuitry causes, in response to detecting a first value-bearing symbol occupying the award region, the presentation assembly to provide an award for the award values of at least one value-bearing symbol within the linked symbol group based on the position of the first value-bearing symbol relative to the positions of other value-bearing symbols.