Gaming machine displaying special symbol having randomly selected functions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8602862
APP PUB NO 20130079106A1
SERIAL NO

13681632

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Disclosed herein is a game played on a gaming device that displays a randomly selected array of symbols, where the symbols across one or more pay lines are evaluated by circuitry to determine an award to be granted. One of the possible symbols is a special symbol that offers various special functions. The special symbol switches between two or more states, where each state provides a different function. The switching is stopped randomly or by the player, and the resulting function is carried out. In another embodiment, the special symbol allows symbols to be moved in the array or provides other functions.

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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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