Awarding of game features in a gaming machine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8579689
APP PUB NO 20050054412A1
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10655950

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A game played on a gaming machine, or any other suitable device, is described wherein a player plays a base game, such as the random selection and display of symbols where combinations of symbols across one or more paylines grant awards to a player. Upon a triggering event, such as a certain outcome in the base game, special features are randomly selected for application to the base game. The special features may include wild cards, multipliers, and the number of game to which the special features apply. Any combination of special features may be randomly selected in response to a triggering event. Many other features are described.

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GTECH GERMANY GMBHRAVENSBERGER STRASSE 41 LUBBECKE 32312

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Gauselmann, Michael Espelkamp, DE 69 5620

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