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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 18, 2014
Filed:
Jan. 14, 2014
Bally Gaming, Inc., Las Vegas, NV (US);
John R. Vallejo, Henderson, NV (US);
Michael J. Mitchell, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Brian K. Lanning, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Marvin A. Hein, Las Vegas, NV (US);
Bally Gaming, Inc., Las Vegas, NV (US);
Abstract
Gaming machines and gaming systems having a game rating system are disclosed herein. According to one embodiment, the gaming device includes a plurality of games where each game has a distinct game style that is based in part on game volatility. The gaming device also includes a game controller for managing and operating the plurality of games, and a game rating system in communication with the game controller. The game rating system includes a player interface for selecting a game, and an icon presented on the display of the gaming device where the icon represents the distinct game style.