Gaming machine having a game outcome determined in response to an audio cue

摘要

The present invention includes a gaming machine that uses an audio output and with the video output to allow a player to anticipate and assess the probability of a specific game outcome. The audio output and video output together produce a bonus game presentation that determines a bonus award for the player. The audio output has had audio cue that signals a change in the game play mode two the player. This audio cue occurs before the display of the game outcome. The audio cue allows the player to note the position of the symbols immediately before the final game outcome is displayed and with this information, judge the probability of the winning game outcome. This game play mechanic heightens the anticipation and excitement of the game.