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Gaming device with signified reel symbols

US6319124A · kind A · utility

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23Claims
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Filing dateJun 28, 2000
Grant dateNov 20, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/34
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a game for a gaming device which involves signifying reel symbols for a variety of purposes, such as highlighting game events, winning symbols, losing symbols and selections which a player can make. The gaming device signifies the reel symbols by applying enhancements to certain reel symbols or their backgrounds, such as coloration or shading. This type of game increases player involvement, entertainment and excitement.

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