Game Math: Can you patent game math?

[happytraveler4]

We invented a new slot mechanic. Can we patent the math model so nobody copies it?

[randomuser5]

Generally No: Pure math is hard to patent. You can patent the "method and system" in some US jurisdictions, but it's expensive.

[blueocean22]

Trade Secret: It's better to keep the math hidden (server-side) as a Trade Secret than to publish it in a patent application.