Method for displaying gaming results
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1. A method of indicating a gaming result to a player of a gaming device having a display for displaying a plurality of symbols that correspond to an outcome of a game played on the gaming device, the method comprising:
- providing game play credits to a player of the gaming device in response to receipt of value from a player via at least one of a currency acceptor, a ticket acceptor, an electronic account, and a coin hopper;
initiating a game on the gaming device responsive to actuation of the gaming device by such a player;
determining whether the game has a winning or a non-wining outcome;
when the game has a non-winning outcome, generating a first presentation that does not include any symbols;
displaying the first presentation on the display for a first duration;
when the game has a winning outcome, generating a second presentation that includes symbols corresponding to the winning outcome;
displaying the second presentation on the display for a second duration that is substantially longer than the first duration; and
printing a ticket on a ticket printer associated with the gaming device that reflects the balance of the game play credits responsive to activation of an actuator associated with the gaming device.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the invention include a gaming device that has a video display. When the player initiates the game, an animation is shown. If the game had a losing outcome, the animation is very short and allows the player to quickly try for a win. If instead the game has a winning outcome the gaming device spins reels or otherwise shows the player how much he or she has one. The animation may also indicate progress toward a mystery jackpot or a group mystery jackpot.
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16 Claims
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1. A method of indicating a gaming result to a player of a gaming device having a display for displaying a plurality of symbols that correspond to an outcome of a game played on the gaming device, the method comprising:
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providing game play credits to a player of the gaming device in response to receipt of value from a player via at least one of a currency acceptor, a ticket acceptor, an electronic account, and a coin hopper; initiating a game on the gaming device responsive to actuation of the gaming device by such a player; determining whether the game has a winning or a non-wining outcome; when the game has a non-winning outcome, generating a first presentation that does not include any symbols; displaying the first presentation on the display for a first duration; when the game has a winning outcome, generating a second presentation that includes symbols corresponding to the winning outcome; displaying the second presentation on the display for a second duration that is substantially longer than the first duration; and printing a ticket on a ticket printer associated with the gaming device that reflects the balance of the game play credits responsive to activation of an actuator associated with the gaming device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of playing a gaming device having a display for displaying a plurality of symbols that correspond to an outcome of a game played on the gaming device, comprising:
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providing game play credits to a player of the gaming device in response to receipt of value from a player via at least one of a currency acceptor, a ticket acceptor, an electronic account, and a coin hopper; initiating a first action, responsive to actuation of the gaming device by a player, having a probability of a winning outcome; determining an outcome of the first action; generating a first presentation that does not include any symbols when the outcome is not a winning outcome, displaying the first presentation on the display; generating a second presentation that includes symbols corresponding to a winning outcome; displaying the second presentation when the outcome is a winning outcome; and printing a ticket on a ticket printer associated with the gaming device that reflects the balance of the game play credits responsive to activation of an actuator associated with the gaming device. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of controlling a gaming device having a display for displaying a plurality of symbols that correspond to an outcome of a game played on the gaming device, comprising:
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providing game play credits to a player of the gaming device in response to receipt of value from a player via at least one of a currency acceptor, a ticket acceptor, an electronic account, and a coin hopper; generating an outcome of a first game having a probability of winning; showing a first presentation that includes symbols on the display when the outcome of the first game is a winning outcome; showing a second presentation that does not include symbols on the display when the outcome of the first game is a non-winning outcome; and printing a ticket on a ticket printer associated with the gaming device that reflects the balance of the game play credits responsive to activation of an actuator associated with the gaming device. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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