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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 03, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 09, 2003
Markus Rothkranz, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Kirk A. Tedsen, Reno, NV (US);
Kehl T. Lesourd, Reno, NV (US);
Markus Rothkranz, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Kirk A. Tedsen, Reno, NV (US);
Kehl T. LeSourd, Reno, NV (US);
IGT, Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
A gaming device having a display with multiple rotating award reels and an award indicator that moves in multiple directions to indicate one of the awards on one of the award reels is provided. In one embodiment, the reels rotate horizontally and in different directions. The indicator resides at the distal end of a member. The member is attached to a base. The base moves at least vertically so that the indicator covers or reaches each rotating award reel. The base can also move horizontally or rotate to change in both X and Y directions. When the indicator and reels stop moving, the indicator points to or indicates an award that is provided to a player as either a primary or bonus award of the gaming device.