20240013610. GAMING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR OPERATING GAMING MACHINES TO DISPLAY COMPUTER ANIMATED REEL GAMES simplified abstract (Konami Gaming, Inc.)

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GAMING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR OPERATING GAMING MACHINES TO DISPLAY COMPUTER ANIMATED REEL GAMES

Organization Name

Konami Gaming, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Masaya Matsuda of Las Vegas NV (US)

GAMING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR OPERATING GAMING MACHINES TO DISPLAY COMPUTER ANIMATED REEL GAMES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240013610 titled 'GAMING MACHINE AND CONTROL METHOD FOR OPERATING GAMING MACHINES TO DISPLAY COMPUTER ANIMATED REEL GAMES

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a gaming machine that includes a cabinet, a display device, and a control unit. The control unit is connected to the display device and includes a processor programmed to execute an algorithm for rendering computer-generated images on the display device.

  • The control unit renders a primary game screen on the display device, which includes multiple virtual reels displayed within a reel window.
  • The reel window consists of rows and columns of cells.
  • The processor animates the reel window by increasing its size to display an additional row of cells when a special symbol is determined as the game outcome.
  • If the game outcome does not display the special symbol, the processor decreases the size of the reel window.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Casino gaming machines
  • Online gambling platforms
  • Arcade games

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Enhances the visual experience of the game by animating the reel window
  • Provides a dynamic and interactive gameplay

Benefits of this technology:

  • Increased player engagement and excitement
  • Improved visual aesthetics of the game
  • Enhanced gameplay features


Original Abstract Submitted

a gaming machine including a cabinet, a display device mounted to the cabinet, and a control unit operably coupled to the display device is described herein. the control unit includes a processor programmed to execute an algorithm to render an animated sequence of computer-generated images on the display device including the steps of rendering a primary game screen on the display device including a plurality of virtual reels displayed within a reel window including a plurality of cells arranged in a plurality of rows and columns. the processor transforms the reel window by animating the reel window to increase a size of the reel window to display an additional row of cells within the reel window upon determining the game outcome displays a special symbol within the reel window. the processor also decreases the size of the reel window upon determining the game outcome does not display the special symbol.

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