P101 IH Regulation 3.2 AUSTRALIA Patents Act 1990 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION STANDARD PATENT Invention Title: Gaming device and method The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method of performing it known to us: Gaming Device and Method Technical Field 5 The following invention is generally related to instrumentalities and methodologies in gaming devices. More specifically, the instant invention is directed to a gaming device having a winning outcome where the player wins directly and a secondary outcome which allows the 10 player to participate a randomly-selected subsequent gaming event. Background Art is Traditionally, gaming machines afford a player one gaming proposition per gaming session. A player inserts credits and is eligible to play one game on that particular device. Ultimately, the player loses interest in that particular game and stops gaming. 20 Devices in the prior art exist that allow a player to engage in a second gaming proposition during the same gaming session, but these are also limited. A particular gaming device of this type offers the same set of two 25 gaming propositions, and thus suffers from the same problem as traditional gaming devices. Summary of the Invention 30 In accordance with a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming device, comprising: a wager receiver; a processor responsive to receipt of a wager in said wager receiver; 35 a display; a random generator arranged to cause symbols to be placed on said display 3939992_1 (GHMaUrs) P88293.AU.2 17/12112 -2 a comparator which awards certain symbol combinations on said display; wherein said symbols on the display are disposed in a row and column matrix configuration; 5 a symbol randomly generated and located outside said matrix; and means to allow a player to select a column of said matrix whereupon said symbol located outside said matrix descends to a lowest unoccupied row in said column, and to 10 cause subsequent symbols similarly generated and located outside said matrix to descend to a lowest unoccupied row in a selected column until a series of linearly matching symbols exist, whereupon the symbols disappear and credits are awarded until said matrix is filled with nonmatching is symbols. In accordance with a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming method, the steps including: 20 receiving a wager; displaying an unpopulated matrix to be populated with symbols; displaying a symbol outside the matrix; receiving instruction from a player as to relocating 25 the symbol in one column of the matrix placing the symbol in an unoccupied lowest row of the column successively displaying further symbols outside the matrix and relocating each further symbol in a column 30 designated by the player in an unoccupied lowest row of the designated column, removing a series of matching symbols from the array; filling the matrix; and rewarding the player based on the removed series of 35 matching symbols. 39399921 (GHMatters) P88293.AU.2 17/12/12 - 2A Brief Description of Drawings Figure 1 is a flowchart of the methodology according 5 to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a depiction of the apparatus associated therewith. 10 Figure 3 is a depiction of the display screen shown in Figure 2, depicting an RIC matrix, having N pay lines. Figure 4 is a depiction of a display screen shown in Figure 2, depicting a matching game. 15 Figure 5 is a depiction of a display screen shown in Figure 2, depicting a symbol aligning game. Best Mode(s) of Carrying Out The Invention 20 Considering the drawings, wherein like reference numerals denote like parts through the various drawing figures, reference numeral 10 as shown in Figure 2 is directed to an apparatus according to an embodiment of the 25 present invention. 39399921 (GHMatters) P88293,AU.2 17/12/12 In its essence, the apparatus 10 includes a housing 16 which supports a visual display 2, preferably a video monitor, therewithin. Alternatively, the device may use a mechanical reel system. The display 2 may include a window 8 for special messages or for incrementing counting of credits accumulated by the player. The device also 5 includes an LED or other readout 4 for prompting the player and can provide similar verbiage as the window 8 or in lieu thereof, to stimulate the player. The device includes an inlet 6 for the reception therein for coins, currency or the like to auger in the inception of play. A plurality of decision-making buttons 12 are located on the face of the apparatus 10, preferable below the display 2 and a pull handle 14 can be used to 10 initiate play as an alternative to supplement the decision-making buttons 12. A coin hopper 18 or other payment methods, i.e., ticket printers, may be included to effectuate an output of an award due the player. The apparatus 10 may have a top portion 32 with a display thereon having a motif correlative with the game to be played and can include a paytable. A plurality of speakers 34 may be included on the device for aural 15 interaction with the player. The apparatus also includes a processor P coordinating all functions and a random number generator G operatively coupled thereto for generating outcomes. More specifically, and with reference to figure 3, greater details with respect to the video display 2 can be explored. The display 2 features a plurality of symbols 20 20 arranged in a row and column (RXC) matrix 21. Paylines 22 correspond to areas on the matrix in which winning combinations may be located. The preferred embodiment features a 3-by-5 matrix with either 9 or 15 paylines. Referring to figure 1, the flow chart associated with the apparatus of figures 2 and 3 can be explored. Initially, the player plays the game with a maximum bet or less. 25 Preferably, but optionally, a maximum bet or other special condition enables the features of the invention. Assume a maximum bet is required. If the player plays with less than a maximum bet, the outcome is determined by the symbols displayed according to the display.in figure 3. If the player opts to play with a maximum bet, then after the initial outcome is displayed, the player is immediately rewarded if the 30 initial outcome corresponds to a value on an associated paytable. If the initial outcome matches a preset triggering outcome, a preferably randomly-chosen second game is initiated, and the player has further opportunities to win. An example of a special condition which triggers the second game is the appearance of a special symbol on the initial game. 3 In the preferred embodiment, one of the randomly-chosen games is a matching game in which a player is given a symbol and a random number of spins to match the chosen symbol. For this game, the display 2 consists of symbols displayed in a row and column (RXC) matrix. At the beginning, the matrix contains no symbols. Each position 5 in the matrix is then filled with a randomly-chosen symbol. Any symbol that matches the chosen symbol is then frozen in position, and the remaining positions are "re spun," or again filled with randomly-chosen symbols. Again, the positions of any matching symbols are frozen and the positions are re-spun until the player has used all of the allotted spins. The player is awarded credits for each matching symbol. 10 Another of the randomly-chosen games may be a spatial relationship and cognate based game in which the display 2 consists of symbols displayed in a row and column (RXC) matrix, preferably a 3X3 matrix. A randomly-chosen symbol appears above the matrix, and the player indicates the column in which to place that symbol. The chosen symbol drops down the indicated column to the lowest available position 15 (i.e., row). If the player lines up three symbols in a row, either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, those three symbols disappear and all symbols drop down to the lowest available position. Alternatively, winning outcomes other than three symbols in a row may be used. For example, a single symbol may increment credits directly or a single symbol may be a "joker", "wild card", or "universal symbol" which assumes a value 20 most helpful to the player. The player continues to play in this manner until the entire matrix has been filled without achieving the desired combination. The player is then awarded credits for each set of three symbols. In the preferred embodiment, one of the randomly-chosen games is a matching game, shown in figure 4, in which a player is given a designated, chosen symbol 25 and 25 a random number of spins 26 to match the chosen symbol. For this game, the display 2 consists of symbols displayed in a row and column (RXC) matrix 27. At the beginning, the matrix 27 contains no symbols. Each position in the matrix is then filled with a randomly-chosen symbol 28. Any symbol that matches the chosen symbol is then frozen in position, and the remaining positions are "re-spun," or again filled with 30 randomly-chosen symbols 28. Again, the positions of any matching symbols are frozen and the positions are re-spun until the player has used all of the allotted spins. The player is awarded credits for each matching symbol. Another of the randomly-chosen games may be a symbol aligning game, depicted in FIG. 5, in which the display 2 consists of symbols displayed in a row and 35 column (RXC) matrix, preferably a 3X3 matrix 40. A randomly-chosen symbol 41 4 appears above the matrix, and the player indicates the column 42 in which to place that symbol. The chosen symbol drops down the indicated column to the lowest available position. If the player lines up three symbols in a row, either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally, those three symbols disappear and all remaining symbols drop down to the 5 lowest available position. Alternatively, winning combinations other than three symbols in a row, column or diagonal may be used. The player continues to play in this manner until the entire matrix 40 has been filled with symbols without achieving the desired combination. The player is then awarded credits for each set of three symbols achieved. 10 Moreover, having thus described the invention, it should be apparent that numerous structural modifications and adaptations may be resorted to without departing from the scope and fair meaning of the instant invention as set forth hereinabove and as described hereinbelow by the claims. 5