Abstract: In an embodiment there is provided a device having a user interface configured to display a game board having a plurality of first objects, each first object having one or more characteristics stored in at least one memory, said user interface being configured to receive user input, and at least one processor in connection or communication with at least one memory configured to display a game board having a plurality of first game objects, each object having one or more characteristics, detect a selection sequence of at least one first game object with respect to said displayed game board in response to user input, generate a second object having default second object characteristics, alter the second object characteristics in dependence on at least one predetermined rule, and display said second object. The rule may comprise determining a game state comprising game data that is monitored to alter the second object characteristics.

Abstract: A computer implemented method of providing a game is provided. The method comprises the following implemented by at least one processor and at least one memory of a device: retrieving from at least one memory information associated with a plurality of game objects and one or more characteristics of said games objects and causing said game objects with said one or more characteristics to be displayed on a display in an arrangement, executing at least one algorithm which: responsive to a detected user input providing a selection of two or more of the game objects, generating a first actionable characteristic associated with at least one un-selected game object; wherein generating the first actionable characteristic comprises: determining a first action associated with the first actionable characteristic in dependence on a determined target of the game.

Abstract: In an embodiment there is provided a device having a user interface configured to display a game board having a plurality of first objects, each first object having one or more characteristics stored in at least one memory, said user interface being configured to receive user input, and at least one processor in connection or communication with at least one memory configured to display a game board having a plurality of first game objects, each object having one or more characteristics, detect a selection sequence of at least one first game object with respect to said displayed game board in response to user input, generate a second object having default second object characteristics, alter the second object characteristics in dependence on at least one predetermined rule, and display said second object. The rule may comprise determining a game state comprising game data that is monitored to alter the second object characteristics.