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Method of playing game and gaming games with an additional payout indicator
Assignee: International Game Technology
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Filing: 1997-08-08
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Granted: 1998-12-15
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Expires: 2017-08-08
Abstract
Abstract Gaming devices comprising a standard gaming unit, e.g., three reels, and a discernible additional payout indicator, e.g., a rotatable wheel. A preferred bonus payout indicator is clearly visible by the player and is actuatable when the reels of the slot machine stop on certain predetermined indicia. A preferred embodiment further comprises a payout multiplier which displays a plurality of values by which a payout may be multiplied.
Inventors
- 👤 William R. Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:14
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/3244; G07F17/326; G07F17/3267; A; A63; A63F; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00157
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 79
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A slot machine comprising: means for receiving a wager; a plurality of rotatable reels, each of said reels comprising a plurality of indicia, wherein said rotatable reels are caused to rotate after a wager has been placed and subsequently stop thereby displaying a plurality of said indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one of said reel displays of said indicia; a mechanical, movable bonus payout indicator comprising a wheel for visually indicating one of a plurality of randomly selected bonus payouts to a player, said bonus payout indicator operatively connected to said signal generating means such that said bonus payout indicator will only operate if said signal generating means has generated a signal corresponding to a preselected bonus reel display; and means for providing a winning payout, said payout providing means responsive to said signal generating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A slot machine comprising: means for receiving a wager; a plurality of rotatable reels, each of said reels comprising a plurality of indicia, wherein said rotatable reels are caused to rotate after a wager has been placed and subsequently stop thereby displaying a plurality of said indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one of said reel displays of said indicia; a mechanical, movable bonus payout indicator comprising a wheel for visually indicating one of a plurality of randomly selected bonus payouts to a player, said bonus payout indicator operatively connected to said signal generating means such that said bonus payout indicator will only operate if said signal generating means has generated a signal corresponding to a preselected bonus reel display; and means for providing a winning payout, said payout providing means responsive to said signal generating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A slot machine according to claim 1 further comprising a bonus payout actuator operatively connected to said signal generating means and said bonus payout indicator, wherein said bonus payout actuator is switchable from an inoperable state to an operable state in response to a signal from said signal generating means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A slot machine according to claim 2 wherein said bonus payout indicator will operate only if said bonus payout actuator has been actuated when in said operable state.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A slot machine according to claim 1 further comprising visible indications of bonus payouts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A slot machine according to claim 1 wherein said bonus payout indicator comprises a rotatable disc.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A slot machine according to claim 1 wherein said bonus payout indicator is electronically operated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A slot machine according to claim 6 further comprising means for gradually decreasing the rate of movement of said bonus payout indicator.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A slot machine according to claim 7 wherein said rate decreasing means comprises a motor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A slot machine according to claim 1 wherein said signal generating means generates a plurality of signals corresponding to a plurality of reel displays.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
130 words
A gaming device comprising: a plurality of rotatable reels, each of said reels comprising a plurality of indicia, wherein said rotatable reels are caused to rotate and subsequently stop thereby displaying a plurality of said indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one of a plurality of displays of said indicia; a movable, mechanical bonus payout indicator for visually indicating one of a plurality of bonus payouts to a player, said bonus payout indicator operatively connected to said signal generating means such that said bonus payout indicator can indicate a bonus payout only if said signal generating means has generated at least one signal; and means for providing a winning payout corresponding to a randomly selected bonus payout indicated by said mechanical bonus payout indicator.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
130 words
A gaming device comprising: a plurality of rotatable reels, each of said reels comprising a plurality of indicia, wherein said rotatable reels are caused to rotate and subsequently stop thereby displaying a plurality of said indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one of a plurality of displays of said indicia; a movable, mechanical bonus payout indicator for visually indicating one of a plurality of bonus payouts to a player, said bonus payout indicator operatively connected to said signal generating means such that said bonus payout indicator can indicate a bonus payout only if said signal generating means has generated at least one signal; and means for providing a winning payout corresponding to a randomly selected bonus payout indicated by said mechanical bonus payout indicator.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
50 words
A gaming device according to claim 10 further comprising a bonus payout actuator operatively connected to said signal generating means and said bonus payout indicator, wherein said bonus payout actuator is switchable from an inoperable state to an operable state in response to a signal from said signal generating means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
A gaming device according to claim 11 wherein said bonus payout indicator will operate only if said bonus payout actuator has been actuated when in said operable state.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
14 words
A gaming device according to claim 10 further comprising visible indications of bonus payouts.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
A gaming device according to claim 10 wherein said bonus payout indicator comprises a rotatable wheel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
A gaming device according to claim 14 further comprising means for gradually decreasing the rate of movement of said rotatable wheel.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
A gaming device according to claim 10 wherein said bonus payout indicator is electronically operated.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
105 words
A method of conducting a game of chance comprising the steps of: providing a player with an opportunity to place a wager to actuate a primary gaming unit; said primary gaming unit displaying a randomly selected primary display to a player, said display comprising an indicia set from a plurality of slot reels; providing a secondary gaming unit having a plurality of possible bonus payouts, said second gaming unit providing a player with a randomly selected bonus payout and displaying said bonus payout with a movable mechanical bonus indicator in the form of a disc if said primary display is a preselected bonus indicia set.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
105 words
A method of conducting a game of chance comprising the steps of: providing a player with an opportunity to place a wager to actuate a primary gaming unit; said primary gaming unit displaying a randomly selected primary display to a player, said display comprising an indicia set from a plurality of slot reels; providing a secondary gaming unit having a plurality of possible bonus payouts, said second gaming unit providing a player with a randomly selected bonus payout and displaying said bonus payout with a movable mechanical bonus indicator in the form of a disc if said primary display is a preselected bonus indicia set.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method of conducting a game of chance according to claim 17 wherein said step of displaying said bonus payout comprises the step of indicating said bonus payout on a bonus wheel indicator.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
147 words
A gaming device comprising: a first gaming unit comprising means for randomly selecting and displaying a first indicia set comprising a plurality of indicia from a plurality of possible indicia sets, wherein the possible indicia sets comprise at least one winning set, and said gaming unit indicates to a player that the player has won a prize if a winning indicia set has been selected, a second display comprising means for randomly selecting and displaying at least one additional indicia of a bonus payout to change the prize indicated by the first gaming unit, said additional indicia selected from a plurality of possible indicia when said first indicia set is one of a preselected plurality of winning indicia sets, said additional indicia displaying means comprising indicia of a wheel element and an indicator, and wherein said indicia of a wheel element and said indicator are relatively movable.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
147 words
A gaming device comprising: a first gaming unit comprising means for randomly selecting and displaying a first indicia set comprising a plurality of indicia from a plurality of possible indicia sets, wherein the possible indicia sets comprise at least one winning set, and said gaming unit indicates to a player that the player has won a prize if a winning indicia set has been selected, a second display comprising means for randomly selecting and displaying at least one additional indicia of a bonus payout to change the prize indicated by the first gaming unit, said additional indicia selected from a plurality of possible indicia when said first indicia set is one of a preselected plurality of winning indicia sets, said additional indicia displaying means comprising indicia of a wheel element and an indicator, and wherein said indicia of a wheel element and said indicator are relatively movable.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
25 words
A gaming device according to claim 19 further comprising means for gradually reducing the rate of relative movement of said wheel element and said indicator.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
19 words
A gaming device according to claim 19 wherein said indicia of a movable wheel element comprises a mechanical wheel.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
A gaming device according to claim 19 wherein said additional indicia displaying means displays a plurality of possible bonus payouts.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
19 words
A gaming device according to claim 22 wherein said additional indicia displaying means guarantees a player an additional payout.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
31 words
A gaming device according to claim 22 wherein said additional indicia displaying means provides a player with an opportunity for one of a plurality of additional payouts which is determined randomly.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
36 words
A slot machine according to claim 19 further comprising means for providing a player with an opportunity to double a winning payout after said secondary indicating unit has provided a discernable indicia of a payout indicator.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
150 words
A slot machine comprising: means for receiving a wager; a plurality of rotatable reels, each of said reels comprising a plurality of indicia, wherein said rotatable reels are caused to rotate after a wager has been placed and subsequently stop thereby displaying a plurality of said indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one of said reel displays of said indicia; a mechanical, movable payout indicator comprising a wheel for visually indicating one of a plurality of randomly selected payouts to a player, said payout indicator operatively connected to said signal generating means such that said payout indicator will only operate if said signal generating means has generated a signal corresponding to a preselected reel display; means for gradually decreasing the rate of movement of said payout indicator; and means for providing a winning payout, said payout providing means responsive to said signal generating means.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
150 words
A slot machine comprising: means for receiving a wager; a plurality of rotatable reels, each of said reels comprising a plurality of indicia, wherein said rotatable reels are caused to rotate after a wager has been placed and subsequently stop thereby displaying a plurality of said indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one of said reel displays of said indicia; a mechanical, movable payout indicator comprising a wheel for visually indicating one of a plurality of randomly selected payouts to a player, said payout indicator operatively connected to said signal generating means such that said payout indicator will only operate if said signal generating means has generated a signal corresponding to a preselected reel display; means for gradually decreasing the rate of movement of said payout indicator; and means for providing a winning payout, said payout providing means responsive to said signal generating means.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
15 words
A slot machine according to claim 26 wherein said rate decreasing means comprises a motor.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
47 words
A slot machine according to claim 26 further comprising a payout actuator operatively connected to said signal generating means and said payout indicator, wherein said payout actuator is switchable from an inoperable state to an operable state in response to a signal from said signal generating means.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
26 words
A slot machine according to claim 27 wherein said payout indicator will operate only if said payout actuator has been actuated when in said operable state.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
13 words
A slot machine according to claim 26 further comprising visible indications of payouts.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
14 words
A slot machine according to claim 26 wherein said payout indicator is electronically operated.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
36 words
A slot machine according to claim 26 further comprising means for providing a player with an opportunity to double a winning payout after said secondary indicating unit has provided a discernable indicia of a payout indicator.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
166 words
A gaming device comprising: a primary gaming unit comprising means for displaying randomly selected indicia, said displayed indicia selected from the group consisting of at least one reel, a plurality of reels, at least one indicia of a reel, a plurality of reel indicia, at least one indicia of a playing card, a plurality of playing card indicia, and combinations thereof; means for actuating said primary gaming unit and displaying a plurality of indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one preselected display of indicia by said primary gaming unit, wherein at least one of said preselected displays comprises one winning indicia and at least one non-winning indicia; a secondary indicating unit comprising means for providing at least one discernible indicia of a movable payout indicator, said discernible indicia indicating at least one of a plurality of randomly selected possible payouts, wherein said providing means is operatively connected to said primary gaming unit and is actuatable in response to said signal.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
166 words
A gaming device comprising: a primary gaming unit comprising means for displaying randomly selected indicia, said displayed indicia selected from the group consisting of at least one reel, a plurality of reels, at least one indicia of a reel, a plurality of reel indicia, at least one indicia of a playing card, a plurality of playing card indicia, and combinations thereof; means for actuating said primary gaming unit and displaying a plurality of indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one preselected display of indicia by said primary gaming unit, wherein at least one of said preselected displays comprises one winning indicia and at least one non-winning indicia; a secondary indicating unit comprising means for providing at least one discernible indicia of a movable payout indicator, said discernible indicia indicating at least one of a plurality of randomly selected possible payouts, wherein said providing means is operatively connected to said primary gaming unit and is actuatable in response to said signal.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
24 words
A gaming device according to claim 33 comprising means for gradually decreasing the rate of change of said discernable indicia of a payout indicator.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
12 words
A gaming device according to claim 33 further comprising a payout multiplier.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
24 words
A gaming device according to claim 35 wherein said payout multiplier displays a plurality of multiples by which a winning payout can be multiplied.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
34 words
A gaming device according to claim 36 wherein said payout multiplier display is synchronized with said secondary indicating unit such that the displayed multiplier changes when different discernable indicia of a payout are indicated.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
24 words
A gaming device according to claim 35 wherein said payout multiplier sequentially displays a plurality of multiples by which a winning payout is multiplied.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
36 words
A gaming device according to claim 33 further comprising means for providing a player with an opportunity to double a winning payout after said secondary indicating unit has provided a discernable indicia of a payout indicator.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
155 words
A gaming device comprising: a primary gaming unit comprising means for displaying randomly selected indicia, said displayed indicia selected from the group consisting of at least one reel, a plurality of reels, at least one indicia of a reel, a plurality of reel indicia, at least one indicia of a playing card, a plurality of playing card indicia, and combinations thereof; means for actuating said primary gaming unit and displaying a plurality of indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one preselected display of indicia by said primary gaming unit; a secondary indicating unit comprising means for providing at least one discernible indicia of a movable payout indicator, said discernible indicia indicating at least one of a plurality of randomly selected possible payouts, wherein said providing means is operatively connected to said primary gaming unit and is actuatable in response to said signal; and means for indicating a payout multiplier.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
155 words
A gaming device comprising: a primary gaming unit comprising means for displaying randomly selected indicia, said displayed indicia selected from the group consisting of at least one reel, a plurality of reels, at least one indicia of a reel, a plurality of reel indicia, at least one indicia of a playing card, a plurality of playing card indicia, and combinations thereof; means for actuating said primary gaming unit and displaying a plurality of indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one preselected display of indicia by said primary gaming unit; a secondary indicating unit comprising means for providing at least one discernible indicia of a movable payout indicator, said discernible indicia indicating at least one of a plurality of randomly selected possible payouts, wherein said providing means is operatively connected to said primary gaming unit and is actuatable in response to said signal; and means for indicating a payout multiplier.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
24 words
A gaming device according to claim 40 wherein said payout multiplier displays a plurality of multiples by which a winning payout can be multiplied.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
24 words
A gaming device according to claim 40 wherein said payout multiplier sequentially displays a plurality of multiples by which a winning payout is multiplied.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
34 words
A gaming device according to claim 42 wherein said payout multiplier display is synchronized with said secondary indicating unit such that the displayed multiplier changes when different discernable indicia of a payout are indicated.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
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A gaming device according to claim 40 wherein at least two of said primary gaming unit display, said discernable indicia of a payout, and said payout multiplier are randomly selected.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
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A gaming device according to claim 40 wherein said primary gaming unit display, said discernable indicia of a payout, and said payout multiplier are randomly selected.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
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A gaming device according to claim 40 further comprising means for providing a player with an opportunity to double a winning payout after said secondary indicating unit has provided a discernable indicia of a payout indicator.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
24 words
A gaming device according to claim 40 comprising means for gradually decreasing the rate of change of said discernable indicia of a payout indicator.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
165 words
A gaming device comprising: a primary gaming unit comprising means for displaying randomly selected indicia, said displayed indicia selected from the group consisting of at least one reel, a plurality of reels, at least one indicia of a reel, a plurality of reel indicia, at least one indicia of a playing card, a plurality of playing card indicia, and combinations thereof; means for actuating said primary gaming unit and displaying a plurality of indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one preselected display of indicia by said primary gaming unit; a secondary indicating unit comprising means for providing at least one discernible, indicia of a movable payout indicator, said discernible indicia indicating at least one of a plurality of randomly selected possible payouts, wherein said providing means is operatively connected to said primary gaming unit and is actuatable in response to said signal; and means for gradually decreasing the rate of change of said discernable indicia of a payout indicator.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
165 words
A gaming device comprising: a primary gaming unit comprising means for displaying randomly selected indicia, said displayed indicia selected from the group consisting of at least one reel, a plurality of reels, at least one indicia of a reel, a plurality of reel indicia, at least one indicia of a playing card, a plurality of playing card indicia, and combinations thereof; means for actuating said primary gaming unit and displaying a plurality of indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one preselected display of indicia by said primary gaming unit; a secondary indicating unit comprising means for providing at least one discernible, indicia of a movable payout indicator, said discernible indicia indicating at least one of a plurality of randomly selected possible payouts, wherein said providing means is operatively connected to said primary gaming unit and is actuatable in response to said signal; and means for gradually decreasing the rate of change of said discernable indicia of a payout indicator.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
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A gaming device according to claim 48 wherein said discernable indicia of a payout indicator is movable and said rate decreasing means reduces the rate of movement of said discernable indicia of a payout indicator.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
14 words
A gaming device according to claim 48 wherein said discernible indicia comprises a wheel.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
12 words
A gaming device according to claim 48 wherein said wheel is rotatable.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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A gaming device according to claim 48 wherein said first, standard gaming unit comprises indicia of reels.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
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A gaming device according to claim 52 wherein said discernible indicia comprises at least one reel.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
16 words
A gaming device according to claim 48 wherein said primary gaming unit comprises indicia of reels.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
18 words
A gaming device according to claim 48 wherein said first, standard gaming unit comprises indicia of playing cards.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
21 words
A gaming device according to claim 48 further comprising means for generating at least one discernible indicia of a payout multiplier.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
24 words
A gaming device according to claim 56 wherein said multiplier generating means broadcasts a plurality of values by which a payout may be multiplied.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
28 words
A gaming device according to claim 56 wherein said multiplier generating means broadcasts at least one message other than a multiplier by which a payout may be multiplied.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
15 words
A gaming device according to claim 56 wherein said multiplier generating means is randomly controlled.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
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A gaming device according to claim 56 wherein said multiplier generating means is controlled, at least in part, by a player's skill.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
39 words
A gaming device according to claim 48 further comprising means for receiving player input, said input receiving means is operatively connected to said providing means for actuating said providing means, and wherein said input receiving means receives said signal.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
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A gaming device according to claim 48 wherein said providing means comprises a video screen.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
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A gaming device according to claim 62 wherein said providing means comprises an audio speaker.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
15 words
A gaming device according to claim 48 wherein said providing means comprises an audio speaker.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
134 words
A gaming device comprising: a first, standard gaming unit for displaying a randomly selected combination of indicia, said displayed indicia selected from the group consisting of reels, indicia of reels, indicia of playing cards, and combinations thereof; means for actuating said standard gaming unit and displaying a plurality of indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one select display of indicia; a secondary gaming unit comprising a means for providing at least one discernible indicia of a movable mechanical payout indicator, said providing means indicating at least one of a plurality of randomly selected additional payouts, wherein said providing means is operatively connected to said first, standard gaming unit and actuatable in response to said signal; and means for generating at least one discernible indicia of a payout multiplier.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
134 words
A gaming device comprising: a first, standard gaming unit for displaying a randomly selected combination of indicia, said displayed indicia selected from the group consisting of reels, indicia of reels, indicia of playing cards, and combinations thereof; means for actuating said standard gaming unit and displaying a plurality of indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one select display of indicia; a secondary gaming unit comprising a means for providing at least one discernible indicia of a movable mechanical payout indicator, said providing means indicating at least one of a plurality of randomly selected additional payouts, wherein said providing means is operatively connected to said first, standard gaming unit and actuatable in response to said signal; and means for generating at least one discernible indicia of a payout multiplier.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
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A gaming device according to claim 65 wherein said multiplier generating means broadcasts a plurality of values by which a payout may be multiplied.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
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A gaming device according to claim 65 wherein said payout indicating means further comprises indications that a player will receive a reduced payout.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
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A gaming device according to claim 65 wherein said payout indicating means further comprises indications that a player will not receive a payout.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
165 words
A gaming device comprising: a primary gaming unit comprising means for displaying randomly selected indicia, said displayed indicia selected from the group consisting of at least one reel, a plurality of reels, at least one indicia of a reel, a plurality of reel indicia, at least one indicia of a playing card, a plurality of playing card indicia, and combinations thereof; means for actuating said primary gaming unit and displaying a plurality of indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one preselected display of indicia by said primary gaming unit; a secondary indicating unit comprising means for providing at least one discernible, indicia of a movable payout indicator, said discernible indicia indicating at least one of a plurality of randomly selected payouts, wherein said providing means is operatively connected to said primary gaming unit and becomes actuatable in response to said signal; and a switch operatively connected to said providing means by which a player can activate said providing means.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
165 words
A gaming device comprising: a primary gaming unit comprising means for displaying randomly selected indicia, said displayed indicia selected from the group consisting of at least one reel, a plurality of reels, at least one indicia of a reel, a plurality of reel indicia, at least one indicia of a playing card, a plurality of playing card indicia, and combinations thereof; means for actuating said primary gaming unit and displaying a plurality of indicia; means for generating at least one signal corresponding to at least one preselected display of indicia by said primary gaming unit; a secondary indicating unit comprising means for providing at least one discernible, indicia of a movable payout indicator, said discernible indicia indicating at least one of a plurality of randomly selected payouts, wherein said providing means is operatively connected to said primary gaming unit and becomes actuatable in response to said signal; and a switch operatively connected to said providing means by which a player can activate said providing means.
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