Abstract: A gaming apparatus includes a display unit that is capable of generating video images, a value input device, and a value output device. The value output device includes a frame, a hopper mounted to the frame having a hopper opening, an outlet spaced from the hopper opening, a first plate moveable relative to the hopper opening between a first position wherein the plate blocks the hopper opening and a second position wherein the plate is spaced from the hopper opening, and a carrier moveable between the outlet and the hopper opening. The gaming apparatus also includes a controller operatively coupled to said display unit, said value input device, and said value output device, said controller comprising a processor and a memory operatively coupled to said processor.

Abstract: A gaming device having one or more independently linearly moveable symbol indicators. In one embodiment, the gaming device displays an award amount to the player using the mechanical symbol indicators. Each mechanical symbol indicator includes a symbol display that is linearly movable within the housing of the gaming device. One or more indicator members mark which numbers or symbols on the symbol displays when the symbol displays stop moving. The indicated symbols or numbers display to the player an award amount.