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Wagering game with simulated mechanical reels

US7654899B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2007
Grant dateFeb 2, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3211
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A gaming machine for playing a wagering game includes a housing having a display region, a controller for conducting the wagering game, and a video projector coupled to the controller. The display region includes a plurality of projection surfaces secured to floating screen assemblies. The video projector simulates mechanical reels of a slot machine in the display region. The video projector displays images of a plurality of symbols that indicate a randomly selected outcome of said wagering game. The images are projected onto the projection surfaces within the display region.

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