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c) the specific line where the trigger combination must occur, if any (e.g. “ON THE CENTRE LINE”), or scattered if that is the actual requirement of the game; and

d) if a partial number of reels (e.g. 2, 3 or 4 reels) are held for some criteria, it must be clearly stated what happens when the criteria forms part of a larger pattern (e.g. what happens when all 5 reels meet said requirement);

e) if the trigger is a winning pattern and the pattern does not pay during re-spins, this must be clearly stated on the artwork; and

f) the rules for extensions or termination of the re-spin sequences including additional held reels, e.g. when there are improvements to the original held combination(s), are to be clearly explained on the artwork.

g) if more than one re-spin is offered, the number of re-spins that has occurred or the number remaining (or the total number) must be displayed.

Bonus Prizes

1.35.43 This section refers to games where one or more bonus prizes may be paid to the player during the feature sequence. Generally, bonus prizes are awarded as a result of some second (or subsequent) screen animation:

a) criteria for entry to further bonus features as well as the initial entry are to be clearly stated;

b) all instructions and player choices for the bonus feature are to be clearly stated;

c) a display of total amounts won must be available at the end of each stage of the game including on second screen animations. This is to include display of bonus prizes won to date in multiple sequence bonus features; and

d) if bonus prizes are multiplied the artwork must clearly state whether they are multiplied by credits staked per line or total where appropriate.

Metamorphic Sequences

1.35.44 This section refers to metamorphic games where the player still “pays” for the sequence game(s):

a) all instructions for the game including the differences between the main game and the metamorphic game are to be stated (e.g. appearing anywhere in window pays the original prize which started the feature);

b) an indication must be stated that the number of lines and/or number of credits wagered during the metamorphic sequence may not exceed the wager of the game or games which triggered the feature if that is the rule of the feature;

c) any special prizes, substitutes, multipliers or similar rules during the metamorphic sequence must be clearly stated on the artwork; and

d) if the metamorphic sequence consist of more than one feature game, the number of games in the metamorphic sequence that has occurred or the number remaining (or the total number) must be displayed.

Held Reel Games

1.35.45 This section refers to spinning reel variations with Draw Poker characteristics where the Player may hold one or more reels for a second chance to improve the hand. The artwork must address the following:

a) held and non-held reels, including recommended reels, must be clearly marked on the screen at all times;

b) the method for changing holds must be clearly displayed to the player;

c) if the player must wager additional credits to participate in the hold reels phase of the game this is to be stated; and

d) display that the player is able to hold or release reels.

Miscellaneous Symbols

1.35.46 If a symbol that can form part of a winning combination is not on all reels, the artwork must clearly show which reels the symbol appears on.

1.36 Keno/Bingo Artwork Standard

1.36.1 This section refers to games, such as Keno and Bingo, where balls are drawn from a simulated cage or the equivalent and a player tries to pick in advance which of these balls are selected.