Game for computer and slot machine

Abstract

A game which can be played on a screen of a slot machine or computer, wherein the game comprises at least one row of symbols, numbers or the like which are displayed on said screen such that the row/s collectively form a predetermined geometric shape; wherein the rows include at least one row having at least two symbols, numbers or the like and at least one other row having at least one symbol or number; wherein each said rows are capable of spinning horizontally or vertically; wherein said rows initially spin simultaneously then stop spinning in succession.

The claims defining the invention are as follows:  
     
         1  A game which can be played on a screen of a slot machine or computer, wherein the game comprises at least one row of symbols, numbers or the like which are displayed on said screen such that the row/s collectively form a predetermined geometric shape; wherein the rows include at least one row having at least two symbols, numbers or the like and at least one other row having at least one symbol or number; wherein each said rows are capable of spinning horizontally or vertically, wherein said rows initially spin simultaneously then stop spinning in succession.  
     
     
         2  A game according to  claim 1  wherein said rows spin in succession from a top row to a bottom row or from a bottom row to a top row.  
     
     
         3  A game according to  claim 1  wherein each row represents a spinning reel.  
     
     
         4  A game according to  claim 3  wherein the player may achieve an array of symbols or numbers which are of a kind when said reels spin.  
     
     
         5  A game according to  claim 4  wherein there are at least three rows forming at least three reels which spin horizontally.  
     
     
         6  A game according to  claim 5  wherein said reels formed by said rows collectively form a pyramid.  
     
     
         7  A game according to  claim 6  where said numbers or symbols prior to spinning appear on one face of the pyramid.  
     
     
         8  A game according to  claim 7  wherein when said reels are not spinning, they are in two dimensions and when they start to spin they change from two to three dimensions.  
     
     
         9  A game according to  claim 8  wherein when said reels stop spinning they change from three dimensions back to so dimensions.  
     
     
         10  A game according to  claim 9  wherein the screen display further comes balance, win and bet buttons.  
     
     
         11  A game for display on a screen of a slot machine or computer; wherein the game includes a display including a plurality of rows which collectively form a generally pyramidal structure wherein said pyramidal structure includes at least a first row having at least one symbol or number, a second row adjacent said first row having a greater number of symbols or numbers than said first row and a third row having a greater number of symbols than said second row, wherein each said rows spin initially simultaneously at the commencement of said game and then progressively stop in succession row by row, wherein the player attempts to match symbols from one row to symbols of another row.  
     
     
         12  A game according to  claim 11  wherein the player seeks to achieve a symbol or number match of up to ten of a kind.  
     
     
         13  A game according to  claim 12  wherein said rows spin horizontally. 
 A game according to  claim 14  wherein said numbers or symbols prior to appear on one face of the pyramid.  
 
     
     
         14  A game according to  claim 13  wherein each said row is a spinning reel.  
     
     
         15  A game according to  claim 14  wherein when said reels are not spinning they are in two dimensions and when they start to spin they change from two to three dimensions.  
     
     
         16  A game according to  claim 15  wherein when said reels stop spinning they change from three dimensions back to two dimension.  
     
     
         17  A game according to  claim 16  wherein the pyramid has three or four faces each of which faces include said rows of symbols or numbers.  
     
     
         18  A game for display on a screen of a slot machine or computer, the game including a generally pyramidal display collectively formed by a plurality of rows each including at least one symbol, member or the like; wherein each said rows are capable of spinning; wherein said rows initially spin simultaneously then stop spinning in succession; wherein the player attempts to match symbols of the same kind from each row.  
     
     
         19  A game according to  claim 14  wherein said numbers or symbols prior to spinning appear on one face of the pyramid.  
     
     
         20  A game according to  claim 19  wherein each said row is a spinning reel.  
     
     
         21  A game according to  claim 20  where when said reels are not spinning they are in two dimensions and when they start to spin they change from two to three dimensions.  
     
     
         22  A game according to  claim 21  wherein when said reels stop spinning they change three dimensions back to two dimensions.  
     
     
         23  A game according to  claim 22  wherein the pyramid has three or four faces each of which faces include said rows of symbols or numbers.  
     
     
         24  A game according to  claim 23  wherein said pyramid is arranged such that a player may elect to play one or more of the faces of the pyramid wherein each face represent an independent game and the pyramid may flip to the next face at the option of the player.  
     
     
         25  A method of playing a game which can be played on a screen of a slot machine or computer, wherein the method comprises the steps of 
 a) providing at least one row which is/are displayed on said screen such that they form a predetermined cubic geometric shape incorporating at least one said rows having at least two symbols, numbers or the like;  
 b) providing at least one other row having one symbol or number;  
 c) allowing each said rows to spin horizontally;  
 d) allowing each said rows to initially spin simultaneously toe stop spinning in succession from a top row to a bottom row or from a bottom row to a top row.  
 
     
     
         26  A method according to  claim 25  wherein each row is a reel.  
     
     
         27  A method according to  claim 26  wherein at least one of said symbols or numbers said geometric shape represent an independent reel; wherein the player may achieve an array of symbols or numbers which are of a kind when said reels spin.  
     
     
         28  A method according to  claim 27  wherein there are at least three rows forming three reels.  
     
     
         29  A method according to  claim 28  wherein said reels formed by said rows form a pyramid.  
     
     
         30  A method according to  claim 29  wherein said numbers or symbols appear on at least one fare of the pyramid.  
     
     
         31  A method according to  claim 30  wherein when said reels are not spinning they are on two dimensions sad when they start to spin they change from two to three dimensions.  
     
     
         32  A method according to  claim 31  wherein when said reels stop spinning they change from three dimensions back to two dimensions.  
     
     
         33  A method according to  claim 32  comprising the further step of providing balance, win and bet buttons.  
     
     
         34  A method according to  claim 25  or  33  wherein there are provided four rows wherein one said rows includes n symbols and the remaining three rows have n-1, n-2, n-3 symbols.  
     
     
         35  A method according to  claim 34  wherein each symbol is contained in or on a pyramid.  
     
     
         36  A method of playing a game which can be played on a screen of a slot machine or computer, wherein the method comprises the steps of; 
 a) providing rows of symbols which are displayed on said screen such that they form a predetermined cubic geometric shape incorporating a plurality of horizontal rows including at least one row having at least two symbols, numbers or the like;  
 b) providing at least one other row having one symbol or number, wherein each said rows are capable of spinning horizontally;  
 c) allowing said rows to initially spin simultaneously then stop spinning in succession from a top row to a bottom row or from a bottom row to a top row.  
 d) allowing a player to play said game to achieve an array of symbols or numbers which are of a kind when said rows spin.  
 
     
     
         37  A method according to  claim 36  wherein each row forms a reel.  
     
     
         38  A method according to  claim 37  wherein at least one of said symbols or numbers on said geometric shape represent an independent reel; wherein there are at least three rows forming three reels.  
     
     
         39  A game according to  claim 38  wherein said reels formed by said rows form a pyramid.  
     
     
         40  A game according to  claim 39  wherein said numbers or symbols appear on one faces of the pyramid.  
     
     
         41  A game according to  claim 40  wherein when said reels arm not spring they are in two dimensions and when they start to spin they change from two to three dimensions.  
     
     
         42  A game according to  claim 40  wherein when said reels stop sprig they change from three dimensions back to two dimensions.  
     
     
         43  A game according to  claim 42  wherein the screen display further comprises balance, win and bet buttons.  
     
     
         44  A method of playing a slot machine or computer game which includes a pyramid structure comprising rows of symbols, the method comprising the steps of; 
 a) selecting at least one face of a display pyramid having a plurality of rows of symbols wherein an upper row has more symbols than a lower row;  
 b) making a wager on the outcome of selection of predetermined symbols occurring on a face of said pyramid.  
 
     
     
         45  A method according to clam  44  wherein a player can elect to play 1 to n faces of the pyramid wherein n is the maximum number of faces of the pyramid selected by the player.  
     
     
         46  A game for playing on an electronic device such as a slot machine, computer or the like: the game comprising rows of symbols or numbers disposed in a plurality of parallel and/or intersecting rows; wherein each symbol or number or row of symbols or numbers is capable during the course of playing the game of undergoing a temporary transformation or displacement from a start position along or within a predetermined plane: wherein each symbol and/or row represents an independent reel and wherein the object of the game requires a player to achieve on a second and any subsequent screen displays, like symbols or numbers in any row or in predetermined positions in said rows.  
     
     
         47  A game according to  claim 41  wherein, said screen display comprises rows of numbers and/or symbols disposed in a triangular pyramid which initially appears in two dimensions, wherein when the game is in operation, each symbol and/or number in each row undergoes transformation or displacement whereupon an initial array of symbols or numbers are randomly altered form the initial display responsive to a play command from a player.