Patent ID: 8602862
Filing Date: 2013-12-10
Classification: A63F,G07F

Abstract:
1. A method performed by a gaming device conducting a single game resulting from a single spin of virtual reels, the method comprising: displaying an array of randomly selected symbols on a display screen in a game after a spin of virtual reels, certain combinations of symbols along pay lines providing an award for a player, at least one of the symbols displayed being a special symbol, the array comprising an N column by M row matrix of symbols; prior to any subsequent spin of the reels, and as the array of symbols remains the same during the game, automatically changing a position of the special symbol in the array one or more times to provide the player additional opportunities to win, the changing positions of the special symbol being selected by the gaming device; and allowing the player to attempt to touch the special symbol in the array, using a touch screen, as the special symbol automatically changes its position as selected by the gaming device, wherein, if the player touches the special symbol while the special symbol is in a position automatically selected by the gaming device, the special symbol remains in that position in the array and performs a function associated with the special symbol, the special symbol in combination with other symbols in the array, as the array of symbols remains the same during the game, determining an award based on relative positions of the special symbol and the other symbols, an award amount being based on, at least, a number of symbols of the same type in the combination.