Gaming device having a free spin game

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7094148
SERIAL NO

10953812

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A gaming device including a re-initiation mode wherein the probability of extending the bonus game is increased by fixing the reel or reels displaying a locking symbol on the reel. In the re-initiation mode embodiment, the gaming device re-activates some or all of the reels except the reel displaying the locking symbol for a predetermined number of additional free spins or until the reactivated reels display or indicate a terminating symbol on the reels. The gaming device provides any outcomes associated with indicated symbols or combination of symbols. In one embodiment, if a terminating symbol is displayed on designated reels during one of the additional free spins, the gaming device re-initiates the bonus game.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baerlocher, Anthony J Reno, NV 666 76621
Cregan, Karen Michelle Reno, NV 9 969
Cuddy, Ryan W Reno, NV 74 6378
MacVittie, Michael Las Vegas, NV 50 5307

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