US 6,702,675 B2
Gaming device with multi-purpose reelsGeneral
US 6,702,675 B2
Gaming device with multi-purpose reels
Tech Center:
3700 Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing and Medical Devices/Processes
Examiner:
Michael O'Neill
Art Unit:
3713 Amusement and Education Devices
Agent:
Inventors:
Richard W. Poole; Joseph E. Kaminkow
Assignee:
Priority:
06/29/00
Filed:
12/14/01
Granted:
03/09/04
Expiration:
12/26/20
Abstract
The present invention relates to a game for a gaming device which involves using reels for more than one purpose. The gaming device uses reels to display and determine outcomes, such as awards and penalties. The game also uses the same reels to perform exhibitions for the player. As exhibitions, the reels can be animated, used to form a background screen for exhibitions or used for any combination thereof. This type of game increases player entertainment and excitement.
Cooperative Patent Classification (CPC)
G07G07F17/3227G07F