Method of rearranging objects in a game matrix

Abstract

The present invention includes a variety of methods for rearranging symbols in a symbol matrix by displaying the rotation of symbols around a common point. In a preferred embodiment, each symbol rotates along its own path around a common point located in the center of the matrix. In another preferred embodiment, the common point around which the symbols rotate is represented by an object formed by the symbol set, such that all symbols used in the game are component parts of the common point.

1 . A method of playing a game using a symbol matrix formed by at least one row intersecting with a plurality of columns, with the rows and columns including a plurality of symbols, comprising:
 a) placing a wager to participate in the game;   b) randomly rearranging the plurality of symbols by:
 1) displaying the rotation of said symbols around a common point; and 
 2) replacing said symbols during their rotation around the common point. 
   c) displaying the rearranged symbols in the symbol matrix following the completion of the symbols' rotation around the common point; and   d) issuing awards for winning symbol combinations appearing in the symbol matrix.   
   
   
       2 . A method of playing a game using a symbol matrix formed by at least one row intersecting with a plurality of columns, with the rows and columns including a plurality of symbols, comprising:
 a) placing a wager upon one or more symbol positions in the symbol matrix;   b) randomly rearranging the plurality of symbols by:
 1) displaying the rotation of said symbols around a common point comprised of the entire symbol set; and 
 2) replacing said symbols during their rotation around the common point using symbols from the common point. 
   c) displaying the rearranged symbols in the symbol matrix following the completion of the symbols' rotation around the common point; and   d) issuing awards for winning symbol combinations appearing in the symbol matrix.