Wagering game with symbol strings dictating winning outcomes

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2011-08-09

2011-08-09

Hall, Arthur O. (Department: 3718)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

In a chance application

C463S016000, C463S022000, C273S138100, C273S139000, C273S243000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07993196

ABSTRACT:
A gaming machine and method for conducting a wagering game includes at least one string of symbols for indicating an outcome of the wagering game wherein additional symbols are introduced into the string of symbols to produce winning combinations of symbols. Upon achieving a winning combination, the winning combination is removed from the string of symbols and the remaining symbols move together to form another string of symbols. The process is repeated and subsequent strings of symbols are evaluated for additional winning combinations.

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