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We invented a new slot mechanic. Can we patent the math model so nobody copies it?
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Generally No: Pure math is hard to patent. You can patent the "method and system" in some US jurisdictions, but it's expensive.
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Trade Secret: It's better to keep the math hidden (server-side) as a Trade Secret than to publish it in a patent application.
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Trademark the Name: You can't patent "cascading reels," but you can trademark the name (like "Megaways") to brand it.