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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2013
Filed:
Sep. 21, 2009
Julia Janeen Randall, Reno, NV (US);
Brian Keith Baker, Reno, NV (US);
Jean Pierre Legras, Washoe Valley, NV (US);
Gene Elvin Powell, Reno, NV (US);
Stewart Thoeni, Reno, NV (US);
Mark Woodard, Reno, NV (US);
Julia Janeen Randall, Reno, NV (US);
Brian Keith Baker, Reno, NV (US);
Jean Pierre Legras, Washoe Valley, NV (US);
Gene Elvin Powell, Reno, NV (US);
Stewart Thoeni, Reno, NV (US);
Mark Woodard, Reno, NV (US);
IGT, Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
A gaming machine includes a reel assembly and a processor operatively coupled to the reel assembly. The reel assembly includes at least one slot reel including a reel strip having a plurality of symbols positioned thereon. At least a portion of the plurality of symbols includes a plurality of frames. The at least one slot reel is configured to rotate about an axis. The reel assembly also includes at least one light device positioned with respect to the slot reel to selectively illuminate the plurality of symbols. The processor is configured to control the light device to progressively illuminate at least a portion of the plurality of frames to facilitate an appearance of animation within the plurality of frames during rotation of said at least one slot reel about the axis.