Abstract: A method of operating a gaming device to play an expanding halo reels game may include the steps of: Displaying a plurality of reels, each of the reels comprising a plurality of symbols; receiving a wager; spinning the reels; stopping the reels; evaluating the stopped reels for a winning combination of symbols; activating a first halo when there is a winning combination of symbols, the first halo comprising a plurality of symbols that surround at least a portion of the reels; moving the first halo with respect to the reels; stopping the first halo; evaluating the stopped first halo and reels for a winning combination of symbols; and terminating game play when there is no winning combination of symbols.

Abstract: A single reel game includes a single reel having a plurality of symbols that are adjacent to one another. The single reel then moves and follows a track that displays the symbols in a spatial order. The single reel is then stopped at a starting reel stop that provides a reference point for stopping the single reel. A win window displays the plurality of the single reel symbols. A payline is then overlaid on the symbols within the win window. The single reel game also includes a paytable that lists a plurality of payout prizes for each combination of symbols along the payline. A prize is awarded when the single reel game symbols along the payline match the paytable combination of symbols.

Abstract: A single reel game includes a single reel having a plurality of symbols that are adjacent to one another. The single reel then moves and follows a track that displays the symbols in a spatial order. The single reel is then stopped at a starting reel stop that provides a reference point for stopping the single reel. A win window displays the plurality of the single reel symbols. A payline is then overlaid on the symbols within the win window. The single reel game also includes a paytable that lists a plurality of payout prizes for each combination of symbols along the payline. A prize is awarded when the single reel game symbols along the payline match the paytable combination of symbols.

Abstract: A method of operating a gaming device to play a concentric circular reels game may include the steps of: Displaying a plurality of concentric circular reels, each of the plurality of concentric circular reels comprising a plurality of reel symbols arranged so that each of the plurality of concentric circular reels appears to form at least a portion of a circle; receiving a wager; spinning the plurality of concentric circular reels; stopping at least two of the plurality of the concentric circular reels; evaluating the stopped concentric circular reels for a winning combination of reel symbols; determining whether a modifier is activated; terminating game play when there is no winning combination of reel symbols and no modifier is activated; evaluating the stopped concentric circular reels for a winning combination of reel symbols and at least one modifier when a modifier is activated; and terminating game play when there is no winning combination of reel symbols and at least one modifier.

Abstract: A method of operating a gaming device to play an expanding halo reels game may include the steps of: Displaying a plurality of reels, each of the reels comprising a plurality of symbols; receiving a wager; spinning the reels; stopping the reels; evaluating the stopped reels for a winning combination of symbols; activating a first halo when there is a winning combination of symbols, the first halo comprising a plurality of symbols that surround at least a portion of the reels; moving the first halo with respect to the reels; stopping the first halo; evaluating the stopped first halo and reels for a winning combination of symbols; and terminating game play when there is no winning combination of symbols.

Abstract: A single reel game includes a single reel having a plurality of symbols that are adjacent to one another. The single reel then moves and follows a track that displays the symbols in a spatial order. The single reel is then stopped at a starting reel stop that provides a reference point for stopping the single reel. A win window displays the plurality of the single reel symbols. A payline is then overlaid on the symbols within the win window. The single reel game also includes a paytable that lists a plurality of payout prizes for each combination of symbols along the payline. A prize is awarded when the single reel game symbols along the payline match the paytable combination of symbols.