| CPC G07F 17/3211 (2013.01) [G07F 17/329 (2013.01); G07F 17/3216 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
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1. A gaming system comprising:
a processor; and
a memory device that stores a plurality of instructions, that when executed by the processor, cause the processor to:
receive selected pattern data for a selected location pattern, the selected location pattern randomly selected from a plurality of different location patterns responsive to an occurrence of a pattern change condition, and wherein the selected location pattern is displayed by a first display device, wherein the selected location pattern comprises a combination of locations at which symbols can be held; and
for a play of a game:
communicate data that results in a display, by a second display device, of an outcome of the play of the game, wherein the display of the outcome by the second display device is separate from the display of the selected location pattern, wherein the outcome comprises a plurality of symbols displayed at symbol display locations,
in addition to determining any awards for the play of the game based on the outcome for the play of the game and on any predetermined winning combinations for the game, responsive to determining a match of the selected location pattern and the outcome of the play of the game, determine a pattern match award for the match of the selected location pattern and the outcome of the play of the game, and
communicate data that results in a display, by the second display device, of the determined pattern match award.
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