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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2002
Filed:
Oct. 27, 1999
Nakayasu Tsukahara, Tokyo, JP;
Aruze Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A gaming machine which allows, according to a preset probability of occurrence, a player to play a special game (e.g., big bonus game) more advantageous than a normal game comprises a setting switch for setting the probability of occurrence of big bonus games at a plurality of stages, and an indicator for informing the player of thus set value. The indicator comprises reel lamps adapted to emit light in a plurality of light-emitting patterns while illuminating from inside reels in a transmitting manner the symbols seen through display windows. As the light-emitting patterns in the reel lamps are changed (so as to represent L or H) according to the set value set by the setting switch , the player is informed of the setting value set by the setting switch . Consequently, the player can fully enjoy games, while the profits of players and game parlors are balanced.