Abstract: A method of gaming comprising: selecting, in each whole reel symbol game round, symbols for display to a player in a set of display positions, subsets of the display positions corresponding to respective ones of a plurality of reels set side by side, by: selecting a whole reel symbol from a whole reel symbol set for at least one of the reels, such that the whole reel symbol is at all display positions of the at least one reel, and, selecting symbols for each of the other reels from respective ones of a plurality of reel symbol sets, each reel symbol set comprised of a plurality of different symbols; and determining an outcome for each game round based on the selected symbols.

Abstract: A method of gaming comprising: selecting, in each whole reel symbol game round, symbols for display to a player in a set of display positions, subsets of the display positions corresponding to respective ones of a plurality of reels set side by side, by: selecting a whole reel symbol from a whole reel symbol set for at least one of the reels, such that the whole reel symbol is at all display positions of the at least one reel, and, selecting symbols for each of the other reels from respective ones of a plurality of reel symbol sets, each reel symbol set comprised of a plurality of different symbols; and determining an outcome for each game round based on the selected symbols.

Abstract: A method of gaming comprising: selecting, in each whole reel symbol game round, symbols for display to a player in a set of display positions, subsets of the display positions corresponding to respective ones of a plurality of reels set side by side, by: selecting a whole reel symbol from a whole reel symbol set for at least one of the reels, such that the whole reel symbol is at all display positions of the at least one reel, and, selecting symbols for each of the other reels from respective ones of a plurality of reel symbol sets, each reel symbol set comprised of a plurality of different symbols; and determining an outcome for each game round based on the selected symbols.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus comprises a movable symbol selector and a reference object. The symbol selector has a plurality of presentation portions. Each portion is associated with one or more symbols of a first set of symbols. The reference object comprises a plurality of parts over which the selector can be moved. Each part is associated with one or more symbols of a second set of symbols. When the symbol selector moves relative to the reference object at least one relationship is formed between at least one of the selector portions and at least one of the reference object parts. The at least one relationship is for use in determining a game outcome.

Abstract: A gaming system includes a player interface and a game controller. The player interface includes a display for displaying a display matrix and a game play mechanism. The game controller selects at least one symbol from a source set of symbols based at least in part on at least one predetermined rule, generates a set of player selectable symbols including the selected symbol, displays the set of player selectable symbols on the display, receives, from the game play mechanism, a player selection of a symbol from the set of player selectable symbols, and adds the player selected symbol to a first reel of a plurality of reels. Each reel includes a plurality of symbol positions, and each symbol position selectively stores a respective symbol. After adding the player selected symbol, the game controller spins the plurality of reels to evaluate a game outcome.

Abstract: A gaming system includes a player interface and a game controller. The player interface includes a display for displaying game outcomes, a credit mechanism for receiving wagers, and a game play mechanism. The game controller receives a wager using the credit mechanism. The game controller is configured to provide a set of player selectable symbols for selection by displaying the set of player selectable symbols on the display and receive, from the game play mechanism, a player selection of a symbol from the set of symbols. The game controller is further configured to add the player selected symbol to a first reel of a plurality of reels, each reel of the plurality of reels including a plurality of symbol positions. After adding, the plurality of reels is spun to generate a game outcome that is evaluated to determine if the player is entitled to an award based on the wager.

Abstract: A method of gaming comprising: selecting, in each whole reel symbol game round, symbols for display to a player in a set of display positions, subsets of the display positions corresponding to respective ones of a plurality of reels set side by side, by: selecting a whole reel symbol from a whole reel symbol set for at least one of the reels, such that the whole reel symbol is at all display positions of the at least one reel, and, selecting symbols for each of the other reels from respective ones of a plurality of reel symbol sets, each reel symbol set comprised of a plurality of different symbols; and determining an outcome for each game round based on the selected symbols.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to a gaming system which includes a symbol selector which is arranged to select a plurality of symbols from an available set of symbols. The set of symbols may include one or more predetermined symbols. The predetermined symbols form a predetermined symbol arrangement, such as a pattern or word. When a predetermined symbol is selected it is placed in a symbol store. When the predetermined symbol arrangement is completed, by selection of all of the predetermined symbols, then a prize may be won.

Abstract: A gaming system includes a player interface and a game controller. The player interface includes a display for displaying game outcomes, a credit mechanism for receiving wagers, and a game play mechanism. The game controller receives a wager using the credit mechanism. The game controller is configured to provide a set of player selectable symbols for selection by displaying the set of player selectable symbols on the display and receive, from the game play mechanism, a player selection of a symbol from the set of symbols. The game controller is further configured to add the player selected symbol to a first reel of a plurality of reels, each reel of the plurality of reels including a plurality of symbol positions. After adding, the plurality of reels is spun to generate a game outcome that is evaluated to determine if the player is entitled to an award based on the wager.

Abstract: A method of gaming including: providing at least one set of player selectable symbols; receiving at least one player selection of a symbol from the at least one set of symbols; forming at least one reel strip including the at least one selected symbol; generating a game outcome from a set of reels including the at least one reel strip; and evaluating the game outcome to determine whether to make an award.

Abstract: A gaming controller arranged to conduct a game having an overall return to player (RTP) and including a base game and a feature game. The gaming controller is arranged to conduct a base game and a feature game and includes an RTP controller arranged to operate in response to a player RTP instruction to configure a relative contribution of the base game and the feature game to the overall RTP.

Abstract: A gaming apparatus comprises a movable symbol selector and a reference object. The symbol selector has a plurality of presentation portions. Each portion is associated with one or more symbols of a first set of symbols. The reference object comprises a plurality of parts over which the selector can be moved. Each part is associated with one or more symbols of a second set of symbols. When the symbol selector moves relative to the reference object at least one relationship is formed between at least one of the selector portions and at least one of the reference object parts. The at least one relationship is for use in determining a game outcome.

Abstract: An example method of gaming includes selecting symbols appearing in a game event. The selected symbols are stored in a symbol store arranged to store a plurality of symbols. The symbol store is arranged such that, once a maximum number of symbols is reached, storage of a further symbol in the symbol store results in the removal of a stored symbol from the symbol store in accordance with a removal rule. The method includes determining whether the stored symbols meet an award criterion.

Abstract: An example method of gaming includes selecting symbols appearing in a game event. The selected symbols are stored in a symbol store arranged to store a plurality of symbols. The symbol store is arranged such that, once a maximum number of symbols is reached, storage of a further symbol in the symbol store results in the removal of a stored symbol from the symbol store in accordance with a removal rule. The method includes determining whether the stored symbols meet an award criterion.

Abstract: A method of gaming comprises a first step of selecting symbols appearing in a game event. The selected symbols are stored in a symbol store arranged to store a plurality of symbols. The symbol store is arranged such that, once a maximum number of symbols is reached, storage of a further symbol in the symbol store results in the removal of a stored symbol from the symbol store in accordance with a removal rule. A final step involves determining whether the stored symbols meet an award criterion.

Abstract: A gaming system is disclosed which comprises a first game region comprising a plurality of game portions, and a second game region contiguous with each of the game portions. The second game region comprises a plurality of directing devices, with each directing device being selectively individually controllable so that a marker disposed in the second game region is directable into any game portion of the first region by one or more of the directing devices. A winning outcome is indicated based on the game portion into which a marker is directed during use. A corresponding method is also disclosed.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to a gaming system which includes a symbol selector which is arranged to select a plurality of symbols from an available set of symbols. The set of symbols may include one or more predetermined symbols. The predetermined symbols form a predetermined symbol arrangement, such as a pattern or word. When a predetermined symbol is selected it is placed in a symbol store. When the predetermined symbol arrangement is completed, by selection of all of the predetermined symbols, then a prize may be won.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to a gaming system which includes a symbol selector which is arranged to select a plurality of symbols from an available set of symbols. The set of symbols may include one or more predetermined symbols. The predetermined symbols form a predetermined symbol arrangement, such as a pattern or word. When a predetermined symbol is selected it is placed in a symbol store. When the predetermined symbol arrangement is completed, by selection of all of the predetermined symbols, then a prize may be won.

Abstract: A gaming controller arranged to conduct a game having an overall return to player (RTP) and including a base game and a feature game. The gaming controller is arranged to conduct a base game and a feature game and includes an RTP controller arranged to operate in response to a player RTP instruction to configure a relative contribution of the base game and the feature game to the overall RTP.

Abstract: A method of gaming including: displaying at least one symbol which comprises a visible symbol and a hidden symbol; locating an overlay on the at least one symbol; and determining whether the overlay makes the hidden symbol visible.