Networked Gaming System With Ergonomic Gaming Machine Having Electromechanical Reels
First Claim
1. A networked gaming system including:
- a plurality of gaming machines connected through a network to at least one server, at least one of the gaming machines including a cabinet comprising a top, bottom, back, two opposite sides, and a front, the front comprising a first display mounted substantially vertically;
a second display comprising a reel glass and one or more electromechanical reels;
a first surface area stably receivable for small personal items between the second display and at least one player input device;
a second surface area configured to allow resting of an arm, elbow, or wrist, the second surface area on an opposite side of the player input device as the first surface area;
wherein the cabinet houses gaming electronics and logic to enable the player input device to be usable to play a game whose outcome is at least partially based on a random event.
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Abstract
A new ergonomic game cabinet with a unique layout is disclosed. The gaming machine cabinet includes a display mounted nearly vertically, combined with a player deck extending towards a player having more space at a more useful angle than previously available. The player deck will have open space usable by a player for small items (wallets, purses, chips, etc.), a player device area (typically buttons), and then a further area where a player can rest their arms, wrists, or elbows and comfortably reach the player device area. This further area may also be used for small player items, such as chips, tickets, etc. In addition, the new cabinet provides side panels on each side of the gaming machine cabinet that creates a feeling of being “surrounded” by the game experience due to reduced noise and visual distractions from nearby gaming machines, other patrons, waitrons, and the like. A version of the cabinet including electromechanical reels is also disclosed.
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1. A networked gaming system including:
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a plurality of gaming machines connected through a network to at least one server, at least one of the gaming machines including a cabinet comprising a top, bottom, back, two opposite sides, and a front, the front comprising a first display mounted substantially vertically; a second display comprising a reel glass and one or more electromechanical reels; a first surface area stably receivable for small personal items between the second display and at least one player input device; a second surface area configured to allow resting of an arm, elbow, or wrist, the second surface area on an opposite side of the player input device as the first surface area; wherein the cabinet houses gaming electronics and logic to enable the player input device to be usable to play a game whose outcome is at least partially based on a random event. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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10. The gaming system of claim 10 wherein the top box comprises a game display.
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11. The gaming system of claim 11 wherein the game display comprises a wheel.
- 12. The gaming system of claim 12 wherein the wheel is a stationary wheel.
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Current AssigneeSg Gaming, Inc. (Scientific Games Corporation)
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Original AssigneeBally Gaming Incorporated (Scientific Games Corporation)
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InventorsLuciano, Robert A., Kelley, Timothy F., Taxon, Thomas N., Spencer, Kurt
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Application NumberUS12/112,295Publication NumberTime in Patent OfficeDaysField of SearchUS Class Current463/46CPC Class CodesG07F 17/32 for games, toys, sports, or...G07F 17/3216 Construction aspects of a g...
