Modular gaming terminal configurations

摘要

Gaming machines, gaming systems, module systems for providing gaming machines, and methods for assembling modular gaming machines are disclosed. A module system is disclosed for providing gaming machines for conducting wagering games. The module system includes first and second display modules each with distinct dimensions and a respective display device operable to display randomly selected outcomes of a wagering game. The module system also includes first and second sets of outer fascia elements, and a core module with a housing that attaches to and supports the display modules, one at a time. Mounting the first display module and first set of fascia elements onto the core housing provides one distinct gaming machine configuration with a distinct appearance and footprint, whereas mounting the second display module and second set of fascia elements onto the core housing provides another distinct gaming machine configuration with a distinct appearance and/or footprint.

主权项

1. A module system for providing gaming machines for conducting wagering games, the module system comprising:
a first display module including a first display device operable to display a randomly selected outcome of a first wagering game, the first display module having a first set of dimensions; a second display module including a second display device operable to display a randomly selected outcome of a second wagering game, the second display module having a second set of dimensions different from the first set of dimensions of the first display module; a first set of outer fascia elements configured to attach to the first display module, the first set of outer fascia elements including a pair of unitary side panels; a second set of outer fascia elements configured to attach to the second display module, the second set of outer fascia elements including a second pair of unitary side panels; and a core module including a core housing with an electrical bus stowed inside the core housing, the core housing being configured to attach to and provide subjacent support for both the first and second display modules, but only one at a given time, and the electrical bus being configured to electrically connect to both the first and second display devices, but only one at a given time, wherein mounting the first display module and the first set of outer fascia elements onto the core housing provides a first distinct gaming machine configuration with a first distinct footprint, and wherein mounting the second display module and the second set of outer fascia elements onto the core housing provides a second distinct gaming machine configuration with a second distinct footprint.