Expanded Primary Payout Indicator Gaming Machine And Method
An expanded primary payout indicator gaming machine and method are disclosed. A gaming machine contains a game with a set of special outcomes. Upon achieving one of the special outcomes, at least one indicator indicates a predetermined award associated with the special outcome.
1 . A gaming machine comprising:
a central processing unit operatively coupled to a set of player-operated controls;
a memory configured to store a wagering game program operable by the central processing unit in accordance with the player-operated controls;
a display controlled by the central processing unit to display a normal game outcome and at least one indicator controlled by the central processing unit to display a special game outcome.
2 . The gaming machine of claim 1 wherein the display comprises mechanical reels.
3 . The gaming machine of claim 1 wherein the display comprises a video display.
4 . The gaming machine of claim 1 wherein the at least one indicator comprises a wheel and a pointer, of which at least one is moveable.
5 . The gaming machine of claim 1 wherein the at least one indicator is mechanical.
6 . The gaming machine of claim 1 wherein the at least one indicator is represented on a video display.
7 . The gaming machine of claim 1 wherein the at least one indicator is implemented using lights.
8 . The gaming machine of claim 1 further comprising a pay table.
9 . The gaming machine of claim 8 wherein the special game outcome is identified on the pay table.
10 . The gaming machine of claim 8 wherein the special game outcome is not displayed on the pay table.
11 . A method of operating a gaming machine, the method including the steps of:
accepting a wager from a player;
initiating play of a game;
obtaining one of a set of possible outcomes of the game, the set of possible outcomes including a subset of winning outcomes, the subset of winning outcomes further including a subset of special outcomes; and
upon obtaining one of the special outcomes, activating at least one indicator to indicate a predetermined award associated with the obtained outcome.
12 . The method of claim 11 further including the step of displaying at least one of the special outcomes on a pay table.
13 . The method of claim 11 further including the step of activating the at least one indicator for no player-discernable reason.
14 . The method of claim 11 further including the step of using a multi-function symbol to indicate that the at least one indicator is activatable.
15 . The method of claim 11 further including the step of using a predetermined sequence to indicate the predetermined award.
16 . The method of claim 11 further including the step of using a dynamic sequence to indicate the predetermined award.