IGT (20240212449). GAME AWARD ENHANCEMENT FOR ADJACENT GAME SYMBOLS simplified abstract
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GAME AWARD ENHANCEMENT FOR ADJACENT GAME SYMBOLS
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Inventor(s)
Derek Levesque of Cranston RI (US)
Christopher Wright of Canton GA (US)
GAME AWARD ENHANCEMENT FOR ADJACENT GAME SYMBOLS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240212449 titled 'GAME AWARD ENHANCEMENT FOR ADJACENT GAME SYMBOLS
The abstract describes a processor circuit in a gaming device or system that determines game symbols and their associated award values in an array. If two game symbols with award values are adjacent in the array, the total game award value is increased and awarded.
- Processor circuit in gaming device/system determines game symbols and their award values in an array
- Adjacent game symbols with award values in the array increase the total game award value
- Increased total game award value is awarded to the player
Potential Applications:
- Gaming industry for creating more engaging and rewarding gameplay experiences
Problems Solved:
- Enhances player engagement by increasing total game award values
- Adds excitement and anticipation to gameplay with potential for higher rewards
Benefits:
- Increases player satisfaction and enjoyment
- Encourages continued gameplay and loyalty to the gaming device/system
Commercial Applications:
- Online casinos, mobile gaming apps, arcade machines
Prior Art:
- Prior art related to gaming device processors, game symbol determination, and award value calculations
Frequently Updated Research:
- Ongoing advancements in gaming technology and processor capabilities
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the processor circuit determine the game symbols and their associated award values? 2. What are the potential implications of increasing the total game award value for player engagement and retention?
Original Abstract Submitted
a processor circuit of a gaming device and/or gaming system determine a first game symbol associated with a first game award value at a first game symbol position of an array of game symbol positions, and a second game symbol associated with a second game award value is determined at a second game symbol position of the array of game symbol positions. a first total game award value is determined for a game award based on the first game award value and the second game award value. based on a further determination that the first game symbol position is adjacent to the second game symbol position in the array, the first total game award value of the game award is increased to a second total game award value, and the game award comprising the second total game award value is awarded.
