Patent ID: 7371172
Filing Date: 2008-05-13
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A gaming device, comprising: a rotatable reel assembly including at least one reel having a plurality of symbols; a shifting mechanism configured to shift the at least one reel of said reel assembly between: (a) a first vertical or substantially vertical orientation, wherein the at least one reel is operable in association with a first game, and a second horizontal or substantially horizontal orientation, wherein the at least one reel is operable in association with a second game at least one processor: and at least one memory device storing a plurality of instructions, which when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to operate with the shifting mechanism to: (a) shift the at least one reel to either: (i) the first orientation in association with the first game, or (ii) the second orientation in association with the second game, (b) cause the at least one reel to rotate and stop, the at least one stopped reel displaying at least one of the symbols, and (c) provide an award, if any, based at least in part on any of the symbols displayed in association with the at least one reel.