Abstract: Various embodiments of a gaming system and method are disclosed as having awards or award enhancements based on a plurality of storage symbols. The gaming system enables the plurality of storage symbols to be collected and stored over multiple games. In some embodiments, the gaming system collects a wager for at least one or more of the games. In some embodiments, when the gaming system determines that a quantity of stored plurality of storage symbols is equal to or greater than a predetermined quantity of storage symbols, the gaming system evaluates the stored plurality of storage symbols for winning conditions. In some embodiments, the gaming system provides one or more awards or award enhancements associated with the winning conditions.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a gaming system and method comprise interleaved slot machine reels. The gaming system generates a plurality of symbols on a plurality of reels, where at least some of the plurality of reels are interleaved with each other. In some embodiments, the gaming system generates and displays a first plurality of reels in a first angled direction and a second plurality of reels in a second different angled direction. Some of the first plurality of reels are interleaved (or overlap) with some of the second plurality of reels. In some embodiments, the gaming system generates one or more reels that display one symbol, where the gaming system generates these one symbol display reels between the interleaved reels.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a gaming system and method are disclosed as having a slide out information area that can be displayed substantially simultaneously with a game on one display screen while efficiently using gaming system hardware resources. The slide out information area enables a player to easily access game information without leaving or interrupting a play of a game. The slide out information area also minimizes the need for the player to switch the player's gaze from the game screen to another screen.

Abstract: A gaming system and method are disclosed as having different symbol sets associated with different win rates that are combined to create variable win frequency gaming. The gaming system may include a plurality of reel strip sets. Each reel strip set may include a plurality of reel strips. Each reel strip set may have a different probability of achieving a predetermined outcome. After a predetermined outcome on the gaming system is generated, the gaming system may select a different reel strip set having a different probability of achieving a predetermined outcome. In some embodiments, the selected new reel strip set may have a higher probability of achieving a predetermined outcome than the current reel strip set. The higher probability of achieving a predetermined outcome increases the chance that the subsequently played game(s) will also result in achieving a predetermined outcome for the player.

Abstract: The gaming system and method includes a symbol type conversion. The gaming system includes a set of reels, where the reels are each associated with a plurality of symbols from a set of symbols. During a game play, the gaming system randomly generates a plurality of symbols from the set of symbols for the reels. Each symbol is associated with a symbol type. The gaming system randomly selects a first symbol from the set of symbols associated with a first type of symbol. The first symbol may convert to a second symbol associated with a second symbol type, based on a symbol conversion mapping. In some embodiments, if the conversion results in a player benefit, the gaming system replaces at least one displayed first symbol with a display of the second symbol on the reels. The gaming system analyzes the displayed symbols for winning symbol combinations for player awards.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a gaming system and method are disclosed as having secondary symbol sets that are used to enhance initial payout awards associated with winning symbol combinations. The gaming system may generate and display one or more symbols from the secondary symbol set in symbol display positions associated with symbols that formed a winning symbol combination. The generated symbols from the secondary symbol set and the symbols that formed winning symbol combinations can be displayed in the same symbol display positions at substantially the same time. In some embodiments, the symbols in the secondary symbol set comprise a plurality of different color symbols, where the color symbols are each associated with awards that may enhance a payout award associated with the winning symbol combination. Thus, generating the secondary symbols in association with the symbol display positions of the winning symbol combination may enhance or improve an initial payout award.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a gaming system and method are disclosed as having increased efficiency in game evaluations. The gaming system may incrementally evaluate a predetermined quantity of symbol sets for winning symbol combinations rather than evaluating all or substantially of the predetermined quantity of symbol sets at substantially the same time. The gaming system may also incrementally reveal the predetermined quantity of symbol sets to increase player anticipation of increased winnings.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a gaming system and method are disclosed as having one or more scatter symbols that may trigger one or more game functions and result in payout awards. For example, the scatter symbols may trigger a game feature when the gaming system generates a predetermined quantity of the scatter symbols for a play of a game in any visible symbol areas. The scatter symbols may also result in payout awards when the scatter symbols are generated in certain symbol areas relative to other each other. In one embodiment, the certain symbol areas relative to each other may include visible adjacent symbol areas across reels along a wagered pay line. In one embodiment, the gaming system may provide the payout awards based on the designated symbols when the same scatter symbols or a mix of different scatter symbols are generated in certain symbol areas relative to each other.

Abstract: A gaming system and method may include a first set of gaming reels that is oriented a first way and at least one non-interacting reel that is oriented differently with respect to the first set of gaming reels. The gaming system may evaluate symbol combinations displayed on the first set of gaming reels without evaluating symbols displayed on the non-interacting reels to determine any winning symbol combinations. However, the symbols displayed on the non-interacting reels may interact with symbols on the first set of gaming reels to alter the displayed symbol combinations and thus change the winning symbol combinations.

Abstract: A device for the intake and output of paper currencies comprises an arrangement for examining the value and authenticity of the currency, which thereafter is fed to a transport system of a currency stacking bank via a currency storage module, wherein the storage module, which is exchangeable located below the currency stacking bank is constructed as a revolving magazine and comprises a series of roller magazines, whereby the intake and output opening of each of the roller magazines is pivoted by means of an actuator into a d position of the transport system.

Abstract: A method for the operation of a transport system for bank notes whereby a bank note is conveyed from a tester unit to a bank note storage device, as well as a device for taking up bank notes in which a bank note storage and stacking unit is controlled by differing transport speeds such that the transport speed in the transport unit that takes up the bank note is higher than the transport speed in the device that delivers the bank note to a second transport unit.

Abstract: A device for the intake and output of paper currencies comprises an arrangement for examining the value and authenticity of the currency, which thereafter is fed to a transport system of a currency stacking bank via a currency storage module, wherein the storage module, which is exchangeable located below the currency stacking bank is constructed as a revolving magazine and comprises a series of roller magazines, whereby the intake and output opening of each of the roller magazines is pivoted by means of an actuator into a d position of the transport system.

Abstract: A console for receiving an entertainment machine thereon is disclosed, which includes side- and rear walls that are defining a space for use as a foot rest space, which space is illuminated by associated lighting.

Abstract: A method for the operation of a transport system for bank notes whereby a bank note is conveyed from a tester unit to a bank note storage device, as well as a device for taking up bank notes in which a bank note storage and stacking unit is controlled by differing transport speeds such that the transport speed in the transport unit that takes up the bank note is higher than the transport speed in the device that delivers the bank note to a second transport unit.

Abstract: A device for the intake and output of paper currencies comprises an arrangement for examining the value and authenticity of the currency, which thereafter is fed to a transport system of a currency stacking bank via a currency storage module, wherein the storage module, which is exchangeable located below the currency stacking bank is constructed as a revolving magazine and comprises a series of roller magazines, whereby the intake and output opening of each of the roller magazines is pivoted by means of an actuator into a d position of the transport system.

Abstract: A device for the intake and output of paper currencies comprises an arrangement for examining the value and authenticity of the currency, which thereafter is fed to a transport system of a currency stacking bank via a currency storage module, wherein the storage module, which is exchangeable located below the currency stacking bank is constructed as a revolving magazine and comprises a series of roller magazines, whereby the intake and output opening of each of the roller magazines is pivoted by means of an actuator into a d position of the transport system.

Abstract: A console for receiving an entertainment machine thereon is disclosed, which includes side- and rear walls that are defining a space for use as a foot rest space, which space is illuminated by associated lighting.