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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2001
William L. Hecht, Reno, NV (US);
Kristopher E. Landrum, South Lake Tha e, CA (US);
William L. Hecht, Reno, NV (US);
Kristopher E. Landrum, South Lake Tha e, CA (US);
IGT, Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
The present invention involves a gaming device which includes in data storage at least one primary sound file, at least one variant sound file which is a variation of the primary sound file and at least one player input event associated with the variant sound file. When a predetermined event occurs, the gaming device plays the primary sound file, and when the player makes a predetermined input, the gaming device plays the variant sound file and stops playing the primary sound file. The present invention provides gaming devices with enhanced sound and music capabilities, adding to a gaming device player's enjoyment and entertainment.