Gaming machine and method of controlling the same

Details Gaming machine and method of controlling the same Gaming machine and method of controlling the same

2003-03-31

2010-06-15

Hotaling, II, John M (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

In a chance application

C463S016000, C463S025000, C463S029000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07736224

ABSTRACT:
A display includes a plurality of matrix areas. Each of the areas is operable to display one of plural indicias. A controller determines an occurrence of a win when predetermined indicias are stationarily arranged in the display so as to form a predetermined relative positional relationship at anywhere in the matrix areas.

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