Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited (20240346886). SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A REEL GAME HAVING FEATURES ASSOCIATED WITH PERSISTENT ELEMENTS simplified abstract

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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A REEL GAME HAVING FEATURES ASSOCIATED WITH PERSISTENT ELEMENTS

Organization Name

Aristocrat Technologies Australia Pty Limited

Inventor(s)

Igor Suslik of St Ives (AU)

Matthew Chan of Gordon (AU)

Claudia Rae of Waitara (AU)

Xin Liu of Denistone West (AU)

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A REEL GAME HAVING FEATURES ASSOCIATED WITH PERSISTENT ELEMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240346886 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A REEL GAME HAVING FEATURES ASSOCIATED WITH PERSISTENT ELEMENTS

The gaming system described in the patent application involves a game controller that performs various actions during each game round to determine a game outcome and award prizes based on symbol combinations.

  • Select symbols from a first set, including special symbols, to display on reels for the game outcome.
  • Choose a second special symbol from a second set and associate it with an initial reel.
  • Link previously selected second special symbols with subsequent reels or remove them.
  • Evaluate the game outcome to identify winning symbol combinations.
  • Accumulate first special symbols on each reel and determine prize values based on accumulated symbols and associated second special symbols.
  • Generate an award based on the total prize values.

Potential Applications: - Online casino games - Arcade games - Mobile gaming applications

Problems Solved: - Enhancing player engagement and excitement in gaming experiences - Providing unique and interactive gameplay features

Benefits: - Increased player retention and enjoyment - Potential for higher revenue generation for gaming operators

Commercial Applications: Title: Innovative Gaming System for Enhanced Player Experience This technology can be utilized in various gaming platforms to attract and retain players, ultimately leading to increased profitability for gaming operators.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does this gaming system improve the overall player experience compared to traditional systems? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different gaming environments?


Original Abstract Submitted

a gaming system includes a game controller configured to, for each game round of a game: select symbols from a first set that includes first special symbols for display in symbol positions associated with reels to form a game outcome; select a second special symbol from a second set and associate the selected second special symbol with an initial reel; associate each previously selected second special symbol with a subsequent reel or remove a previously selected second special symbol; evaluate the game outcome to determine any winning symbol combination occurring in the game outcome; for each reel, accumulate any first special symbol occurring in the game outcome and determine a prize value based on the accumulated first special symbols and any second special symbol associated with the reel when an accumulation threshold for the reel is met; and generate an award based on a total of prize values.