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Gaming machine with reels

US8382110B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2011
Grant dateFeb 26, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/3213
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Certain embodiments of the present invention relate to gaming machines having mechanical reels. The machine is adapted so that the reels to some extent protrude from the front face of the machine to enhance the user's awareness that the reels are genuine and, optionally, the reels may have side walls having matching indicia to the symbols on the periphery of the reels. The reels may also be observed from front and rear sides of the machine or alternatively, rotated about an upright axis to enable a player to observe front and rear outcomes from one point.

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