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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 19, 2011
Filed:
Sep. 19, 2007
Hirobumi Toyoda, Tokyo, JP;
Hirobumi Toyoda, Tokyo, JP;
Universal Entertainment Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A gaming machine is provided with improved visual effects by using a water tank, while facilitating the player's ability to visually recognize the information displayed by a display device. The gaming machine includes: a CPUwhich controls execution of a game; mechanical reelsA throughC, each of which displays multiple kinds of indicating information variably and statically, and each of which is formed of a translucent material; a motor driving circuitthat controls the display operation of the mechanical reelsA throughC, which provides a function of displaying indicating information variably and statically; and a water tankthat is provided behind a display screenfor displaying the indicating information provided on the mechanical reelsA throughC, retains liquid, and is formed of a translucent material.