Gaming device having a plurality of wildcard symbol patterns

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8727866
APP PUB NO 20130225257A1
SERIAL NO

13855339

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A gaming device which includes a variety of methods to allow the player to select patterns of wildcard symbols, from a plurality of wildcard symbol patterns, and use those patterns during subsequent games. One embodiment allows the player to select a pattern of wildcard symbols and use the selected pattern during a free spin bonus game.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Marks, Daniel M Decatur, US 58 3573
Marks, Howard M Decatur, US 58 5334
Singer, Anthony M Saddle River, US 78 6115

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