Patent ID: 6454649
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
A method for operating a gaming terminal to play a game comprising:providing a gaming terminal having a wager input device and a processor for determining game outcome; coupling at least a first controllable-legend mechanical switch to said gaming terminal, said controllable-legend mechanical switch having a legend region, said controllable-legend mechanical switch being activatable by applying pressure to said legend region to result in motion of said legend region; controlling said controllable-legend mechanical switch to display a first legend on said legend region during at least a first time period of a game, wherein activation of said controllable-legend mechanical switch during said first time period results in a first function; controlling said controllable-legend mechanical switch to display a second legend on said legend region, different from said first legend, at least during a second time period of the same game, wherein activation of said controllable-legend mechanical switch during said second time period results in a second function, different from said first function.