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Primary Examiner—Benjamin H. Layno
Attorney, Agent, or Firm—Dean Alderucci; Scott B. Allison
[57] ABSTRACT
A gaming device and method for controlling operating the gaming device is disclosed. The gaming device initiates a paid play, and determines an outcome of the play. The outcome is visually displayed using at least two graphical displays. The graphical displays comprise a first and second visual continuum, without discrete reel stops. The outcome is represented by the relative positions of the first and second visual continuums. The outcome may also be based on the relative position of the first and second continuums to a payline. A payout corresponding to the outcome is determined by the device, and is awarded to the player.
40 Claims, 17 Drawing Sheets
