WAGERING GAMES EMPLOYING A MEGA SYMBOL

摘要

A method in a gaming system comprises receiving a wager and displaying an array having a plurality of array positions. Each of the plurality of array positions is populated by at least one of a plurality of symbols, which include a mega symbol configured to occupy at least two array positions on each of at least two adjacent columns of the array. In response to at least a portion of the mega symbol displayed in the array, the method includes determining a functionality for the mega symbol based on a number of array positions on which the mega symbol is displayed, the portion of the mega symbol displayed, the size of the mega symbol displayed, a random determination, the received wager, or a turnover amount over a plurality of plays. A payout is awarded based on the symbols displayed in the array and the determined functionality of the mega symbol.

主权项

1. A gaming system comprising:
one or more input devices; one or more display devices; one or more processors; one or more memory devices storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the gaming system to:
receive, via at least one of the one or more input devices, an input indicative of a wager;display on the at least one display device an array having a plurality of array positions, each of the plurality of array positions being populated by at least one of a plurality of symbols, the plurality of symbols including a mega symbol configured to occupy at least two array positions on each of at least two adjacent columns of the array;in response to at least a portion of the mega symbol being displayed in the array, determine a functionality for the mega symbol from a plurality of potential functionalities based on the number of array positions on which the at least a portion of the mega symbol is displayed; andaward a payout based on the symbols displayed in the array and the determined functionality of the mega symbol.