Turnable input device for a game of chance and a method for providing thereof

• US 20080113712A1
• Filed: 11/13/2006
• Published: 05/15/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 11/13/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Spielo International Canada ULC (International Game Technology)
• Original Assignee: Spielo International Canada ULC (International Game Technology)
• Inventors: Leblanc, Aline, Prescesky, Jeffrey
• Application Number:
  US11/598,939
• Publication Number:
  US 20080113712A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 463/16
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/32 for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3276 wherein the players compete, e.g. tournament
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3293 Card games, e.g. poker, canasta, black jack

Abstract

A gaming terminal and method for providing a wagering game are provided. The gaming terminal may include a turnable input device movably attached to the terminal, the turnable input device configured to provide a first input when turned by a player. The gaming terminal may include a video display attached to the terminal, in communication with the turnable input device, the video display configured to display a turning element in the wagering game which turns responsive to the first input.

Claims

1. A gaming terminal for a wagering game, comprising:

a turnable input device movably attached to the terminal, the turnable input device configured to provide a first input when turned by a player; and

a video display attached to the terminal, in communication with the turnable input device, the video display configured to display a turning element in the wagering game which turns responsive to the first input.

2. The gaming terminal of claim 1, wherein the terminal is configured to, responsive to receiving the first input, display the outcome of a wager made by the player.

3. The gaming terminal of claim 1, wherein the turnable input device is configured to provide a second input when the turnable input device stops turning, and the video display is configured to stop the turning element responsive to the second input.

4. The gaming terminal of claim 3, wherein the terminal is configured to determine an outcome of a wager made by the player and stop the turning element at a result indicative of the outcome.

5. The gaming terminal of claim 1, wherein the turning element is an animated turning wheel.

6. The gaming terminal of claim 1, wherein the turning element is a simulated slot machine reel.

7. The gaming terminal of claim 1, wherein the turning element is a simulated roulette wheel.

8. The gaming terminal of claim 1, wherein the displayed element is a simulated lock element.

9. The gaming terminal of claim 1, wherein the turnable input device is further configured to turn around an axis perpendicular to a surface of the terminal.

10. The gaming terminal of claim 1, wherein the turnable input device is further configured to provide a third input when pushed towards the terminal along an axis perpendicular to a surface of the terminal.

11. The gaming terminal of claim 1, wherein the first input modifies a game speed.

12. The gaming terminal of claim 1, wherein the first input modifies a game music volume.

13. The gaming terminal of claim 1, wherein the first input modifies a user selection of play lines in the wagering game.

14. The gaming terminal of claim 1, wherein the first input modifies a user selection of a wager amount in the wagering game.

15. The gaming terminal of claim 1, further comprising:

a payment acceptor configured to receive a payment from the player.

16. The gaming terminal of claim 1, further comprising:

a prize structure configured to associate game outcomes with prizes.

17. The gaming terminal of claim 1, further comprising:

a prize dispenser configured to award a prize to the player.

18. A method of facilitating play of a game of chance at a terminal, comprising:

receiving a first input indicating a player has turned a turnable input device; and

responsive to the first input, causing a displayed element on a video display to turn.

19. The method of claim 18, further comprising:

initiating resolution of a wager responsive to receiving the first input.

20. The method of claim 18, further comprising:

receiving a second input when the turnable input device stops turning; and

responsive to the second input, stopping the turning of the displayed element.

22. The method of claim 18, wherein the displayed element is an animated turning wheel.

23. The method of claim 18, wherein the displayed element is an animated roulette wheel.

24. The method of claim 18, wherein the displayed element is a simulated slot machine reel.

25. The method of claim 18, wherein the displayed element is a simulated lock element.

26. The method of claim 18, wherein the turnable input device is configured to turn around an axis perpendicular to a surface of the terminal.

27. The method of claim 18, wherein the turnable input device is further configured to provide a third input when pushed towards the terminal along an axis perpendicular to a surface of the terminal.

28. The method of claim 18, wherein the first input modifies a game speed.

29. The method of claim 18, wherein the first input modifies a game music volume.

30. The method of claim 18, wherein the first input modifies a user selection of play lines in the wagering game.

31. The method of claim 18, wherein the first input modifies a user selection of a wager amount in the wagering game.

32. The method of claim 18, further comprising:

receiving a payment from the player at a payment acceptor.

33. The method of claim 18, further comprising:

determining a prize to be awarded by looking up a prize structure that associates game outcomes with prizes.

34. The method of claim 18, further comprising:

awarding a prize to the player from a prize dispenser.

35. A computer readable medium including instructions configured to be execute on a processor, so that the processor performs the steps of claim 18.

21. The method of 20, further comprising:

determining an outcome for the wager and wherein the displayed element is stopped on a result indicating the outcome.