×

Reel type slot machine utilizing time-based random game result selection means

  • US 6,003,867 A
  • Filed: 10/21/1997
  • Issued: 12/21/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/13/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
Patent Images

1. A reel-type slot machine comprising:

  • a user-actuated spin switch for providing a play command;

    at least one display reel having a plurality of different game symbols thereon, said display reel being rotatably mounted to selectively display one of said game symbols;

    reel drive means responsive to said play command for rotatably driving said display reel;

    selection means responsive to said play command for randomly selecting one game result from a predetermined set of potential game results, said game result having an associated predetermined game symbol for display by said display reel, said selection means providing a display control signal indicative of said predetermined display symbol; and

    display control means responsive to said display control signal for causing said reel drive means to position said reel to display said predetermined game symbol, wherein at least one undesirable game result is eliminated from said predetermined set of potential game results by having each of the undesirable game result'"'"'s probability set to zero.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×