Conversion of gaming machine between reel slots and video game

摘要

A method of converting a gaming machine between a machine for conducting a physical reel slot game and a machine for conducting a video game is disclosed. The gaming machine initially contains one of a physical slot reel assembly and a video display mounted to a mounting mechanism inside the machine. In the conversion method, the one of the slot reel assembly and the video display is removed from the gaming machine, and the other of the slot reel assembly and the video display is mounted to the mounting mechanism in its place. The mounting mechanism may, for example, be a display shelf. Other components may be modified according which of the slot reel assembly and the video display is installed in the gaming machine.