Abstract: An electronic gaming system includes a memory device and a processor configured to cause display of a plurality of symbol positions arranged in a game matrix with a first set of symbols including a first designated persistence symbol displayed in a first symbol position of a first column and a second designated persistence symbol displayed in a first symbol position of a second column. In response to the first designated persistence symbol being displayed in the first column, the first designated persistence symbol is locked in the first symbol position of the first column for subsequent spins of the bonus game. In response to the second designated persistence symbol being displayed in the second column, the second designated persistence symbol is moved horizontally from the second column to an adjacent column of the plurality of columns for a second spin of the bonus game.

Abstract: A system and associated processes that includes a gaming computing device is provided. The gaming computing device is programmed to cause display of a plurality of reels wherein each reel includes a plurality of symbols for display therein including a plurality of value symbols, and to cause display of a mega reel that includes at least one mega symbol. The at least one mega symbol is associated with an operation applied to the symbols displayed on the reels, and an output from a random number generator and a lookup within a lookup table may be used to determine a mega symbol to display on the mega reel and to execute the operation associated with the mega symbol to affect the symbols displayed on the reels and an award provided therefrom.

Abstract: An electronic gaming system including a memory and a processor is described. The processor is configured to cause display of a first display area including a plurality of symbol positions for an electronic game, determine a respective symbol for each symbol position of the plurality of symbol positions, and cause at least one bonus symbol to advance at least one symbol position of the plurality of symbol positions toward an edge of the plurality of symbol positions. The processor is also configured to cause display of at least a portion of the at least one bonus symbol in a second display area wherein display of at least the portion of the at least one bonus symbol indicates that an output amount will be provided and cause the output amount associated with the at least one bonus symbol to be provided.

Abstract: A graphical user interface for providing a game of chance with upgradeable feature symbols and meters reflecting progress towards satisfaction of goals that cause such a feature symbol upgrade.

Abstract: Technology for providing skill-based bonus game building in a gaming system is disclosed. An electronic gaming machine (EGM) may collect one or more bonus symbols during game play of a base game funded by one or more wagers. An intermediate bonus game may be initiated and executed according to a first outcome of the base game based on the collection of the one or more bonus symbols, where the first outcome is randomly determined. A skill-based bonus game may then be initiated and executed according to a second outcome of the intermediate bonus game, the skill-based bonus game using one or more skill-based inputs to generate a third outcome of the skill-based bonus game.

Abstract: Technology for providing skill-based bonus game building in a gaming system is disclosed. An electronic gaming machine (EGM) may collect one or more bonus symbols during game play of a base game funded by one or more wagers. An intermediate bonus game may be initiated and executed according to a first outcome of the base game based on the collection of the one or more bonus symbols, where the first outcome is randomly determined. A skill-based bonus game may then be initiated and executed according to a second outcome of the intermediate bonus game, the skill-based bonus game using one or more skill-based inputs to generate a third outcome of the skill-based bonus game.

Abstract: On a display screen in a gaming device is displayed an upper set of reels, a lower set of reels, and a larger shared reel that extends between the upper set of reels and the lower set of reels, the shared reel containing special symbols, wherein symbols on an upper section of the shared reel are combinable with symbols on the upper set of reels; and wherein symbols on a lower section of the shared reel are combinable with symbols on the lower set of reels. The special symbols may include wild symbols, free spin symbols, instant awards, mystery wild symbols, and secondary game play symbols. Since the player can focus on only one reel, the shared reel, which frequently determines whether the player wins, the player becomes more involved in the game and enjoys it more.

Abstract: On a display screen in a gaming device is displayed an upper set of reels, a lower set of reels, and a larger shared reel that extends between the upper set of reels and the lower set of reels, the shared reel containing special symbols, wherein symbols on an upper section of the shared reel are combinable with symbols on the upper set of reels; and wherein symbols on a lower section of the shared reel are combinable with symbols on the lower set of reels. The special symbols may include wild symbols, free spin symbols, instant awards, mystery wild symbols, and secondary game play symbols. Since the player can focus on only one reel, the shared reel, which frequently determines whether the player wins, the player becomes more involved in the game and enjoys it more.