Patent ID: 8814654
Filing Date: 2014-08-26
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A gaming device comprising: a cabinet; a plurality of mechanical reels supported by the cabinet, each of the mechanical reels including a plurality of symbol positions, each of the symbol positions displaying one of a plurality of symbols, said plurality of symbols for at least two of the plurality of mechanical reels including one or more trace symbols; at least one light source supported by the cabinet; at least one input device supported by the cabinet; at least one processor; and at least one memory device which stores a plurality of instructions, which when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to operate with the plurality of mechanical reels, the at least one light source, and the at least one input device to: (a) for each of a plurality of spins of the plurality of mechanical reels: (b) if a designated quantity of at least two of the mechanical reels are associated with illuminated symbol display positions, provide an award based on said designated quantity of the mechanical reels being associated with illuminated symbol display positions regardless of the symbols of said mechanical reels displayed to the player.