| CPC G07F 17/3267 (2013.01) [G07F 17/3213 (2013.01); G07F 17/3269 (2013.01); G07F 17/34 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
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1. A gaming device comprising:
a player interface;
a display system;
a control system comprising one or more processors; and
a memory in communication with the control system, the memory storing a plurality of reel strips, each comprising non-configurable symbols and at least one configurable symbol, instructions which when executed by the control system cause the processor to:
control a display of the display system to display a plurality of options for selection, wherein a number of additional electronic games and a number of configurable symbols for each of the plurality of options is displayed prior to selection, the plurality of options comprising:
a first option comprising a presentation of a first number of additional electronic games and a first threshold number of configurable symbols to trigger the first number of additional electronic games,
a second option comprising a presentation of a second number of additional electronic games and a second threshold number of configurable symbols to trigger the second number of additional electronic games, wherein the second number of additional electronic games is lesser than the first number of additional electronic games and the second threshold number of configurable symbols is lesser than the first threshold number of configurable symbols, and
a third option comprising a presentation of a third number of additional electronic games and a third threshold number of configurable symbols to trigger the third number of additional electronic games, wherein the third number of additional electronic games is lesser than the second number of additional electronic games and the third threshold number of configurable symbols is lesser than the second threshold number of configurable symbols;
receive a player selection from among the plurality of options;
evaluate, during gameplay of an electronic game, whether a number of configurable symbols corresponding to the player selection is met in the electronic game; and
initiate, responsive to the number of configurable symbols being met, a plurality of additional instances of electronic games corresponding to the player selection, wherein when the plurality of additional instances of electronic games are initiated, at least a first game window is active and the configurable symbols are held in their respective positions from the electronic game.
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