Gaming system, gaming controller, and a prize triggering method
View Patent ↗A triggering method for a win outcome on a gaming device includes determining an amount of credit on commencement of game play. A number of symbols displayed in the game is adjusted as a function of the amount bet, to thereby affect the probability of a win outcome being generated.
1. A triggering method for a win outcome on a gaming device, the method comprising:
determining an amount of credit bet on commencement of game play, and
adjusting, via the gaming device, a number of symbol positions displayed via a reel window of the gaming device in the game as a function of the amount bet to affect the probability of a win outcome being generated.
2. A method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising satisfying a trigger condition when a specific symbol combination is displayed.
3. A method as claimed in claim 2 , comprising causing a feature game to commence, a prize to be awarded, or multiplying a prize for a winning outcome when the trigger condition is satisfied.
4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the number of symbol positions displayed is increased by a particular amount when the amount of credit bet exceeds or meets a specific value.
5. A method as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the particular amount corresponds to the amount bet.
6. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the game is a reel game and the number of symbol positions displayed is dependent on an amount bet per payline selected in the reel game.
7. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the number of symbol positions displayed is directly proportional to the amount of credit bet.
8. A jackpot triggering method for symbol jackpots, the method comprising:
determining, using a processor, an amount of credit bet on the commencement of game play, and
adjusting, using the processor, a number of symbol positions displayed via a reel window in the game as a function of the amount bet to affect the probability of a jackpot being awarded.
9. A method as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the number of symbol positions displayed is increased when the amount of credit bet is increased.
10. A method as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the number of symbol positions displayed is directly proportional to the amount of credit bet.
11. A method as claimed in claim 8 , wherein a correct symbol combination causes the jackpot to be awarded to the player.
12. A method as claimed in claim 8 , wherein a correct symbol combination invokes an additional game that provides the player with an opportunity to win the jackpot.
13. A method as claimed in claim 8 , wherein a plurality of jackpots are available, each jackpot requiring a different symbol combination.
14. A controller arranged to control play of a game on a gaming device, the controller comprising:
a betting module operable to determine an amount of credit bet on commencement of the game; and
a display module operable to adjust a number of symbol positions displayed within a reel window of the gaming device dependent on the amount bet to affect the probability of a win outcome being generated.
15. A controller as claimed in claim 14 , further comprising a trigger module arranged to invoke a trigger condition upon determining that a specific symbol combination is displayed on the gaming device.
16. A controller as claimed in claim 15 , comprising causing a feature game to commence, a prize to be awarded, or multiplying a prize for a winning outcome when the trigger condition is invoked.
17. A controller as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the number of symbol positions displayed is increased by a particular value when the amount of credit bet exceeds or meets a specific value.
18. A controller as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the particular value corresponds to the amount bet.
19. A controller as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the game is a reel game and the number of symbol positions displayed is dependent on an amount bet per payline selected in the reel game.
20. A gaming system comprising:
a plurality of gaming devices which may participate in a jackpot by making jackpot contributions; and
a jackpot controller arranged to:
for each of the plurality of gaming devices, determine the amount of credit bet on commencement of game play, and control adjustment of a number of symbol positions displayed within a reel window of the respective gaming device dependent on the amount bet to affect the probability of a jackpot being awarded to that gaming device.
21. A gaming system comprising:
a display operable to display a plurality of standard symbol positions and optionally one or more additional symbol positions;
a betting module arranged to determine an amount bet on commencement of a game;
a symbol selector arranged to select symbols for display in the plurality of standard symbol positions and, dependent on the amount wagered, further arranged to select and display symbols in the additional symbol position(s); and
an outcome determiner arranged to determine an outcome of the game based on the displayed symbols.
22. A gaming system as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the symbol selector displays a symbol in the additional symbol position(s) when the amount bet meets or exceeds a designated threshold.
23. A gaming system as claimed in claim 22 , wherein the number of additional symbols displayed corresponds to the amount bet.
24. A gaming system as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the system is arranged such that when a particular number or combination of symbols are displayed in the standard and/or additional symbol positions, a trigger condition is satisfied.
25. A gaming system as claimed in claim 24 , wherein the trigger condition causes a feature game to commence, triggers a win outcome, or multiplies a prize awarded for a winning outcome.
26. A gaming system as claimed in claim 25 , wherein the win outcome is the awarding of a jackpot prize.
27. A gaming system as claimed in claim 21 , wherein the plurality of standard symbols are displayed in a format having an array of rows and columns and whereby the or each additional symbol position is associated with one of the rows or columns.
28. A gaming system as claimed in claim 27 , wherein the system is arranged such that standard symbol positions define at least one player selectable payline used to determine a game outcome, and such that symbols displayed in the additional symbol position(s) can also form part of a payline dependent on their location.
29. A gaming system as claimed in claim 28 , wherein the row or column with which the, or each, additional symbol position is associated is randomly determined.
30. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising computer program code which when executed implements a triggering method for a win outcome on a gaming device, the method comprising:
determining an amount of credit bet on commencement of game play, and
adjusting a number of symbol positions displayed via a viewable reel window of the gaming device in the game as a function of the amount bet to effect the probability of a win outcome being generated.