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Gaming machine capable of realistically informing of a payout rate

US9257011B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2011
Grant dateFeb 9, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07F17/326
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a gaming machine that is capable of realizing an attractive payout rate for a player. The gaming machine is adapted to suggest that a state advantageous to a player be established, by shielding a symbol that is scrolled and then displaying a shade of a specific character. In this manner, the player can play a game with a sense of expectation. After the shading has been released, a specific symbol is displayed, thereby establishing the state advantageous to the player. Therefore, the player can realize that the routine migrates to the state advantageous to the player.

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