Gaming device and method

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2003-07-10

2009-02-17

Hotaling, II, John M (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

In a chance application

C463S037000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07491121

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, the invention relates to a gaming device having a housing including a plurality of walls defining an enclosure. A moveable game element in located in the display area and is moveable in at least a first and second manner. A controller is located in the housing and is in communication with the moveable game element. The controller determines a game outcome, which may be a winning or losing outcome. The controller preferably moves the moveable game element in a first manner during game play and in a second manner after the controller determines a threshold number of consecutive outcomes of the same type.

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