Atronic International Gmbh

Gtech Germany Gmbh

Stefan Zimmermann

Michael Gauselmann

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 paylines are evaluated by circuitry to determine an award to be granted. A trigger event, such as the occurrence of a certain plurality of special symbols, initiates a series of free games. The number of free games and an award multiplier associated with each free game are dependent on the particular type of special symbols making up the trigger event.

Scatter symbols in game award different number of free games and multipliers

In one embodiment of the game, a matrix of symbols is displayed on a display screen. The matrix may be a 3&#xd7;3 array of symbols or any other configuration. Each symbol has a selectable direction indicator that points to another symbol or out of the matrix. The direction indicators are randomly selected. An award is based on paths created by the direction indicators. The award may be determined by the path from an entrance into the matrix to an exit out of the matrix, or the award may be based on the patterns formed by the paths. The game may be a main game or a bonus game and can be displayed on a display screen or by motor-driven reels.

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Graz, Austria

Stefan Zimmermann