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Gaming machine with improved display

a technology of gaming machines and display screens, applied in indoor games, sports apparatus, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of quickly tiresomeness of particular games of gaming machines, and achieve the effect of embodied variable length paylines

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-06-30
ARISTOCRAT TECH AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
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The patent describes a method for a gaming machine that selects and evaluates symbols in an array for winning combinations. The method involves defining lines in the array and selecting symbols for display in each position. The symbols are then evaluated for winning combinations, and if a winning combination is detected, an award is given. The method can also involve independent selection of symbols in each position and evaluation of them for winning combinations. The technical effect of this method is to provide a more efficient and effective way of evaluating and selecting symbols for gaming machines.

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Players repeatedly playing gaming machines can quickly tire of particular games.

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[0092]In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 generally designates a gaming machine, which is suitable to implement a game in accordance with embodiments of the invention. The machine 10 includes a console 12 having a video display unit 14. The video display unit 14 includes a screen 16. A matrix of fifteen discrete reels 18 is simulated on the screen 16. A keypad 20 is provided on the console 12. The keypad 20 comprises two or more keys for enabling a player of the machine 10 to select various options, as will be described in greater detail below. One button or key of the keypad 20 is provided for causing a spinning simulation of the reels 18 to occur upon actuation of that button.

[0093]The machine 10 includes a top box 22 on which paytables 24 are displayed. The top box 22 may include a video display unit to display the paytables 24 and / or other images.

[0094]A coin tray 26 is mounted beneath the console 12 for cash payouts from the machine 10.

[0095]As shown in FIG. 2 of the drawings, a co...

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Abstract

A method for use with a gaming machine. The gaming machine presents symbols on a display in an array of symbol positions and evaluates the selected symbols for winning combinations in pay lines in the array. The symbols are selected for the display positions independently and at least one line in the array is selected by a player using a player interface by selecting individual symbol display positions. One pay line may only trigger feature games and / or the feature game that is awarded may be determined dependent on the symbols presented in another pay line. The game played by the gaming machine may also present first and second game symbols in the same display position and the presented first and second symbols are evaluated for the occurrence of a winning combination.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 561,802, filed Nov. 20, 2006, which is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 110,901, filed Aug. 30, 2002, now abandoned, which is a National Stage application of International Application Number PCT / AU00 / 01232, filed Oct. 11, 2000, which claims the benefit of Australian Application Number PQ3461, filed Oct. 15, 1999, which are all hereby incorporated herein by reference.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002][Not Applicable]MICROFICHE / COPYRIGHT REFERENCE [0003][Not Applicable]BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]The invention relates to a gaming machine of the type known as a slot machine or fruit machine. More particularly, the invention relates to a gaming machine having an improved display.[0005]Players repeatedly playing gaming machines can quickly tire of particular games. Therefore, it is desirable for manufacturers of these machines to...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63F9/24A63F1/00G07F17/32G07F17/34
CPCG07F17/34A63F2001/008
Inventor FONG, COLINGRAHAM, PHILIPPA
Owner ARISTOCRAT TECH AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
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