Turnable input device for a game of chance and a method for providing thereof
A gaming terminal and method for providing a wagering game are provided. The gaming terminal may include a turnable input device movably attached to the terminal, the turnable input device configured to provide a first input when turned by a player. The gaming terminal may include a video display attached to the terminal, in communication with the turnable input device, the video display configured to display a turning element in the wagering game which turns responsive to the first input.
1 . A gaming terminal for a wagering game, comprising:
a turnable input device movably attached to the terminal, the turnable input device configured to provide a first input when turned by a player; and
a video display attached to the terminal, in communication with the turnable input device, the video display configured to display a turning element in the wagering game which turns responsive to the first input.
2 . The gaming terminal of claim 1 , wherein the terminal is configured to, responsive to receiving the first input, display the outcome of a wager made by the player.
3 . The gaming terminal of claim 1 , wherein the turnable input device is configured to provide a second input when the turnable input device stops turning, and the video display is configured to stop the turning element responsive to the second input.
4 . The gaming terminal of claim 3 , wherein the terminal is configured to determine an outcome of a wager made by the player and stop the turning element at a result indicative of the outcome.
5 . The gaming terminal of claim 1 , wherein the turning element is an animated turning wheel.
6 . The gaming terminal of claim 1 , wherein the turning element is a simulated slot machine reel.
7 . The gaming terminal of claim 1 , wherein the turning element is a simulated roulette wheel.
8 . The gaming terminal of claim 1 , wherein the displayed element is a simulated lock element.
9 . The gaming terminal of claim 1 , wherein the turnable input device is further configured to turn around an axis perpendicular to a surface of the terminal.
10 . The gaming terminal of claim 1 , wherein the turnable input device is further configured to provide a third input when pushed towards the terminal along an axis perpendicular to a surface of the terminal.
11 . The gaming terminal of claim 1 , wherein the first input modifies a game speed.
12 . The gaming terminal of claim 1 , wherein the first input modifies a game music volume.
13 . The gaming terminal of claim 1 , wherein the first input modifies a user selection of play lines in the wagering game.
14 . The gaming terminal of claim 1 , wherein the first input modifies a user selection of a wager amount in the wagering game.
15 . The gaming terminal of claim 1 , further comprising:
a payment acceptor configured to receive a payment from the player.
16 . The gaming terminal of claim 1 , further comprising:
a prize structure configured to associate game outcomes with prizes.
17 . The gaming terminal of claim 1 , further comprising:
a prize dispenser configured to award a prize to the player.
18 . A method of facilitating play of a game of chance at a terminal, comprising:
receiving a first input indicating a player has turned a turnable input device; and
responsive to the first input, causing a displayed element on a video display to turn.
19 . The method of claim 18 , further comprising:
initiating resolution of a wager responsive to receiving the first input.
20 . The method of claim 18 , further comprising:
receiving a second input when the turnable input device stops turning; and
responsive to the second input, stopping the turning of the displayed element.
21 . The method of 20 , further comprising:
determining an outcome for the wager and wherein the displayed element is stopped on a result indicating the outcome.
22 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the displayed element is an animated turning wheel.
23 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the displayed element is an animated roulette wheel.
24 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the displayed element is a simulated slot machine reel.
25 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the displayed element is a simulated lock element.
26 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the turnable input device is configured to turn around an axis perpendicular to a surface of the terminal.
27 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the turnable input device is further configured to provide a third input when pushed towards the terminal along an axis perpendicular to a surface of the terminal.
28 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the first input modifies a game speed.
29 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the first input modifies a game music volume.
30 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the first input modifies a user selection of play lines in the wagering game.
31 . The method of claim 18 , wherein the first input modifies a user selection of a wager amount in the wagering game.
32 . The method of claim 18 , further comprising:
receiving a payment from the player at a payment acceptor.
33 . The method of claim 18 , further comprising:
determining a prize to be awarded by looking up a prize structure that associates game outcomes with prizes.
34 . The method of claim 18 , further comprising:
awarding a prize to the player from a prize dispenser.
35 . A computer readable medium including instructions configured to be execute on a processor, so that the processor performs the steps of claim 18 .