Patent ID: 7878903
Filing Date: 2011-02-01
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A method implemented on an electronic gaming machine, said method enhancing video imagery of selected symbols during spinning of simulated reels of said gaming machine, said method including the steps of: (a) a game control module selecting for enhancement a subset of symbols from symbols displayed on the simulated reels; (b) selecting a form of a symbol enhancement feature from a data storage device of said gaming machine; and (c) associating said selected form of a symbol enhancement feature comprising a virtual semi-transparent overlay with each symbol of said subset of symbols; said enhancement feature remaining in synchronous association with said each symbol of said subset of symbols during transit of said symbols through said simulated reels; and wherein a visual effect of said virtual semi-transparent overlay is proportional to a rotational velocity of said spinning of said simulated reels, said visual effect at maximum at maximum reel spin velocity, and said visual effect disappearing as said simulated reels come to rest at a conclusion of a game sequence.