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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 26, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 13, 2008
Larry J. Pacey, Chicago, IL (US);
James M. Rasmussen, Chicago, IL (US);
Timothy J. Durham, Oak Park, IL (US);
Mark B. Gagner, West Chicago, IL (US);
Alfred Thomas, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Vladimir I. Arezina, Chicago, IL (US);
Stephen A. Canterbury, Antioch, IL (US);
Victor Mercado, Berwyn, IL (US);
Samuel D. Ralston, Chicago, IL (US);
Matthew R. Fitzsimons, Lake in the Hills, IL (US);
Larry J. Pacey, Chicago, IL (US);
James M. Rasmussen, Chicago, IL (US);
Timothy J. Durham, Oak Park, IL (US);
Mark B. Gagner, West Chicago, IL (US);
Alfred Thomas, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Vladimir I. Arezina, Chicago, IL (US);
Stephen A. Canterbury, Antioch, IL (US);
Victor Mercado, Berwyn, IL (US);
Samuel D. Ralston, Chicago, IL (US);
Matthew R. Fitzsimons, Lake in the Hills, IL (US);
WMS Gaming Inc., Waukegan, IL (US);
Abstract
A method and system of operating a wagering game having simulated mechanical reels includes receiving a wager to play the wagering game. A first set of video images are displayed on a curved surface approximately a radius of curvature of a mechanical reel. The first set of video images simulates movement of a first set of reel symbols. In response to a triggering event, a second set of video images are displayed on the curved surface. The second set of video images simulate a transitioning from the first set of reel symbols to a second set of reel symbols.