GAMING DEVICE WITH TRANSPORT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE
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1. A gaming device comprising:
- (A) a housing having a cavity;
(B) a support structure located in the cavity;
(C) a display device rotatably attached to the support structure and positioned above a bottom area of the cavity;
(D) an actuator mechanism coupled to the display device, the actuator mechanism being configured to cause the display device to rotate;
(E) a plurality of display objects situated within the housing; and
(F) a transport device associated with the support structure and configured to move the display objects from a collection area in the bottom area of the cavity to the display device, wherein the display objects are deposited on the display device and fall off of the display device.
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Abstract
A gaming device including a housing, a support structure with an attached rotatable display device located in the housing, a plurality of display objects, and a transport device configured to move the display objects to the display device where the display objects are deposited and fall off of the display device, is disclosed. The display device may simulate an umbrella where the display objects further simulate rain drops as they fall off of the display device. A method of display and a gaming method involving the aforementioned device, are also disclosed.
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26 Claims
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1. A gaming device comprising:
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(A) a housing having a cavity;
(B) a support structure located in the cavity;
(C) a display device rotatably attached to the support structure and positioned above a bottom area of the cavity;
(D) an actuator mechanism coupled to the display device, the actuator mechanism being configured to cause the display device to rotate;
(E) a plurality of display objects situated within the housing; and
(F) a transport device associated with the support structure and configured to move the display objects from a collection area in the bottom area of the cavity to the display device, wherein the display objects are deposited on the display device and fall off of the display device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method comprising, but not all necessarily in order shown:
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(A) rotating a display device;
(B) transporting display objects from a collection area to the display device; and
(C) allowing the display objects to fall off of the display device. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14)
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15. A gaming device comprising:
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(A) housing means for containing display object means;
(A) display object means for providing an attractive display;
(B) display device means for providing a surface from which the display object means may fall;
(C) transport means for moving the display object means from a collection area to the display device means; and
(D) rotating means for causing the display device means to rotate. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18)
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19. A gaming device comprising:
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(A) a randomly determined game outcome; and
(B) a display device associated with the game outcome and configured to simulate an umbrella. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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22. A method for playing a game comprising, but not all necessarily in order shown:
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(A) allowing a player to play a gaming device comprising;
(i) randomly determining a game outcome;
(ii) providing a display device associated with the game outcome and configuring the display device to simulate an umbrella; and
(iii) simulating rains drops falling of off the display device by providing a plurality of display objects that are moved by a transport device associated with the display device, wherein the display objects are deposited on the display device and fall off of the display device;
(B) providing at least one bonus qualifying event;
(C) if the at least one bonus qualifying event occurs, activating the transport device;
(D) providing a plurality of symbols;
(E) randomly selecting at least one symbol from the plurality of symbols; and
(F) awarding a prize to the player.
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23. A gaming device comprising:
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(A) a first display area comprising;
(i) a housing having a cavity;
(ii) a support structure located in the cavity;
(iii) a display device rotatably attached to the support structure and positioned above a bottom area of the cavity;
(iv) an actuator mechanism coupled to the display device, the actuator mechanism being configured to cause the display device to rotate;
(v) a plurality of display objects situated within the housing; and
(vi) a transport device associated with the support structure and configured to move the display objects from a collection area in the bottom area of the cavity to the display device, wherein the display objects are deposited on the display device and fall off of the display device; and
(B) a second display area comprising;
(i) plurality of prize balls;
(ii) a ball holder configured to hold the prize balls in an individually controlled manner;
(iii) a display mechanism for selectively displaying at least one prize ball; and
(iv) a controller in communication with the display mechanism, the controller being configured to select a prize ball and cause the display mechanism to display the selected prize ball to a player. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26)
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