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Slot machine game having a plurality of ways for a user to obtain payouts based on selection of one or more symbols (power pays)

  • US 20050288094A1
  • Filed: 08/31/2005
  • Published: 12/29/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/28/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A gaming device operated under the control of a processor, said gaming device comprising:

  • a game controlled by the processor;

    a symbol matrix in the game, said symbol matrix including a plurality of symbol positions defined by at least one symbol generator; and

    a plurality of symbols associated with the symbol generators, said symbols including a plurality of different activatable symbols;

    wherein said processor is operable with said symbol generators to;

    (a) enable a player to individually wager on one or more of the activatable symbols to activate said symbol;

    (b) display a plurality of the symbols in the symbol matrix;

    (c) evaluate the displayed symbols in the symbol matrix for any winning combinations which include said activated symbols; and

    (d) provide an award to the player for any winning symbol combinations which include the activated symbols displayed in the symbol matrix.

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