Patent ID: 7390259
Filing Date: 2008-06-24
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A gaming apparatus comprising: a variable display unit configured to variably display a plurality of symbols; a front side display unit located in front of the variable display unit, the front side display unit having a first area for enabling viewing of symbols displayed by the variable display unit and a second area, which surrounds the first area, for enabling displaying images thereon; a backlight set in an end portion of the front side display unit to light up the symbols displayed by the variable display unit and to light up the front side display unit; a reflecting cover set in the end portion of the front side display unit and configured to allow light emitted from the backlight to directly illuminate the symbols displayed by the variable display unit, the reflecting cover including one end connected to the end portion of the front side display unit and an unconnected free end; an internally winning prize determiner configured to determine an internally winning prize; and a stopping controller configured to stop the varying of display of the variable display unit based on a result of determination by the internally winning prize determiner; wherein the front side displaying unit does not display any images on the first area, and a prize is awarded if a stopped state displayed on the variable display unit, which is caused by the stopping controller, matches a prescribed stopped state.