Patent ID: 8475268
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A method of providing a jackpot in a gaming machine used to play a game, the method comprising using a processor to execute the steps of: determining a player's wager; playing the game so that reels of the gaming machine assume a specific configuration showing symbols across the reels used in the game, wherein one or more of the symbols is displayed as a variable state scatter symbol having either an active state or an inactive state when revealed on its position on the reels, the active state or the inactive state being determined according to a probability that is variable depending on the player's wager, wherein variable state scatter symbols displayed as having an inactive state are not considered for jackpot game play; and determining if scatter symbols displayed as having an active state appear across the reels used in the game in a predefined manner and, if so, then paying the jackpot.