Abstract: A programmed controller of a gaming console is disclosed. The controller controls play of a game in which a plurality of symbols are selected to form one or more outcomes and selectively operates in a first mode and a second mode of operation. In the first mode of operation a user interface comprises a combination of a touch screen on the display and physical buttons on the gaming apparatus. In the second mode of operation the user interface comprises only physical buttons. Also disclosed is a gaming system including a network and a method of configuring a gaming machine.

Abstract: A gaming machine is disclosed that provides a game in which a player of the gaming machine stakes a wager on one or more outcomes of the game that are represented as symbols arranged in an array of symbol display positions. The player controls the number of outcomes on which a wager is staked by operating a user interface. During play of the game the gaming machine causes a display to display indicia representative of the total number of outcomes selected but not display indicia representative of every available outcome and not display indicia of every selected outcome. Indicia representative of an individual outcome is displayed when that outcome defines a winning combination. A method of providing a graphical user interface for a gaming machine is also disclosed.