Patent ID: 8257161
Filing Date: 2012-09-04
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A gaming system configured to conduct a base wagering game and a bonus game comprising: a wager input device configured to receive a wager to conduct the base wagering game; a display configured to display the base wagering game and the bonus game; and a controller operative to cause the display of a plurality of symbols in the base wagering game to represent a randomly selected outcome of the base wagering game, the symbols being displayed in a first matrix and being selected from a plurality of symbols including at least one special symbol, wherein the controller is further operative to, following an occurrence of a triggering condition and entry into the bonus game, conduct a plurality of free spins, each free spin generating a new matrix of symbols, and wherein the controller is further operative to (i) collect occurrences of the at least one special symbol in each of the free spins until such time as all of the plurality of free spins have occurred, (ii) create a final matrix of symbols following a display of a last matrix of symbols associated with a last free spin, (iii) redeem the collected special symbols by placing the collected special symbols into the final matrix, and (iv) provide an award if the final matrix of symbols indicates a winning combination.