Patent ID: 8480474
Filing Date: 2013-07-09
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A gaming machine comprising: a reel assembly comprising: at least one slot reel comprising a reel strip for displaying the outcome of a game positioned thereon, the reel strip comprising a plurality of frames for displaying an appearance of animation positioned thereon, said at least one slot reel configured to rotate about an axis at a spin rate; at least one light device positioned with respect to said at least one slot reel to selectively illuminate said plurality of frames; and a processor operatively coupled to said reel assembly, said processor configured to control said at least one slot reel and at least one light device to sequentially illuminate at least a portion of said plurality of frames to display the appearance of animation within said plurality of frames during rotation of said at least one slot reel about the axis, said processor also configured to: selectively control an intensity of illumination of the at least one light and the spin rate of the slot reel based on a desired speed.