Slot machine with reel symbol matching feature
AssigneeWMS Gaming Inc.
InventorsPeter Anderson, John Flint, Philip B. Gelber, Joel Jaffe
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Abstract
A slot machine conducts a wagering game including a plurality of symbol-bearing reels. The reels are rotated and stopped to randomly place symbols on the reels in visual association with a display area. In response to the displayed symbols including a plurality of symbols selectable by the player, the player is prompted to select one of the selectable symbols. The machine provides an award based on the selected symbol and any other of the displayed symbols associated with the selected symbol.
Claims25
A method of conducting a wagering game on a gaming machine, comprising:
- receiving a wager from a player;
- displaying a symbol array including a plurality of symbols;
- selecting one of the symbols;
- and
- providing an award based on any other of the symbols associated with the selected symbol.
A method of conducting a wagering game on a gaming machine, comprising:
- receiving a wager from a player;
- rotating and stopping a plurality of symbol-bearing reels to randomly place symbols on the reels in visual association with a display area;
- selecting one of the symbols;
- and
- providing an award based on any other of the symbols associated with the selected symbol.
A method of conducting a wagering game on a gaming machine, comprising:
- receiving a wager from a player;
- rotating and stopping a plurality of symbol-bearing reels to randomly place symbols on the reels in visual association with a display area;
- in response to the displayed symbols including a plurality of symbols selectable by the player, receiving a selection from the player of one of the selectable symbols;
- and
- providing an award based on any other of the displayed symbols associated with the selected symbol.
A gaming machine comprising:
- a wagering apparatus for receiving a wager from a player;
- a display for displaying a symbol array including a plurality of symbols;
- means for selecting one of the symbols;
- and
- an award apparatus for providing an award based on any other of the symbols associated with the selected symbol.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.