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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Feb. 26, 2010
John G. Gilliland, Washoe Valley, NV (US);
Jeffrey P. Laakso, Reno, NV (US);
Joseph E. Kaminkow, Reno, NV (US);
James A. Vasquez, Carson City, NV (US);
John G. Gilliland, Washoe Valley, NV (US);
Jeffrey P. Laakso, Reno, NV (US);
Joseph E. Kaminkow, Reno, NV (US);
James A. Vasquez, Carson City, NV (US);
IGT, Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for displaying multiple gaming device interfaces for the same wagering game is provided. The game can be a slot game although other wagering games are also within the scope of the present invention. In one embodiment, the exact same game is played using one of a plurality of different display interfaces, wherein the gaming device enables the player to select which interface to play. The player can play the game using one interface and then switch interfaces to provide a fresh display or to change the player's luck. The player can then switch back to the original interface or select a brand new interface depending upon how many interfaces overall are provided.