Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – In a chance application
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-19
2005-07-19
Jones, Scott E. (Department: 3713)
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
In a chance application
C463S031000, C463S035000, C463S042000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06918832
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a gaming device feature which involves one or more symbols which travel from location to location on one or more reels. The travel can occur at any time during a primary game or bonus round, however it preferably occurs to accompany an outcome such as a value award. This travel feature provides players with engaging entertainment and increases player enjoyment.
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Baerlocher Anthony J.
Blomquist Cari L.
Kaminkow Joseph E.
Peterson Lance R.
Webb Bayard S.
Bell Boyd & Lloyd LLC
IGT
Jones Scott E.
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