Wagering gaming device providing physical stimulation responses to various components of the gaming device

摘要

A wagering gaming device that physically stimulates an input device of the gaming device to stimulate a player. The input device, includes a component stimulator and an actuation member. The input devices sends a signal or plurality of signals to a processor upon actuation of the actuation member of the input device. The processor sends an electronic signal to the component stimulator. The component stimulator causes the physical stimulation of the actuation member. The player feels this movement, which may be in correlation to the image being displayed by a display device. This physical stimulation of an input device may be employed in any suitable manner in relation to a game in a wagering gaming device.

主权项

1. A gaming system comprising:
a housing; at least one display device supported by the housing; a plurality of input devices supported by the housing, said plurality of input devices including:
(i) a touch screen panel,(ii) a component stimulator,(iii) an acceptor of a first physical item associated with a first monetary value,(iv) a validator configured to identify the first physical item, and(v) a cashout device configured to receive an input to cause an initiation of a payout associated with a credit balance; at least one processor; and at least one memory device storing a plurality of instructions, which when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to operate with the at least one display device and the plurality of input devices to:
(a) display a play of a game upon a wager;(b) cause an indication to a player that the player is required to make an input using the touch screen panel;(c) determine whether to cause the component stimulator to move the touch screen panel for said required player input prior to receipt of the required player input; and(d) if the determination is to cause the component stimulator to move the touch screen panel, instantly upon receipt of the required player input, send a signal to the component stimulator which causes the component stimulator to move the touch screen panel.