Method, apparatus and system for gaming using a rotatable payout indicator
CA 2404530 A1 · Owner: Macvittie, Michael · Inventors: Johnson, Brian A.; Stanek, James R.; Adams, William R.
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Gaming devices comprising a gaming unit configured for play of a primary game and a, bonus game. The bonus game portion of the gaming unit includes at least a outcome display, element with an associated cooperative outcome indicator element. The outcome display, element may be rotatable about a substantially upright axis and comprise a sphere, a gem or, other suitable element for displaying potential game outcomes for the bonus game, the game, outcome being indicated by a portion of the outcome display element aligned with the outcome, indicator element upon cessation of rotation of the former. Employing visually perceptible, representations of rotation of the outcome display element …
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