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Reel Time Product: Innovator with Radiant Reels Manufacturer: Aruze Gaming
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ruze Gaming recently launched its new stepper technology, “Innovator with Radiant Reels.” Designed with large reels dynamically illuminat-
ed by multi-colored LED lights and variable spin speeds to build anticipation for winning combinations, Radiant Reels features the largest five-reel stepper strips for a standard cabinet in the gaming industry, measuring 18.1 inches (460mm) across all reels and each strip measuring 3.54
inches (90mm). These 11-inch-diameter reels “radiate” with 240 full-
color LED lights, and feature different illuminations according to game theme and specific conditions within the game. The LEDs flash with different colors to enhance the spinning experience, and the brightness can be adjusted according to player preferences. When the Radiant Reels come to a stop, these lights illuminate the win-
ning symbols for easy identification. To further enhance game play, Radiant Reels feature over 10 different spin movements to captivate the player’s atten- tion. Radiant Reels spin forward and backward at various speeds ranging from 3 RPM to 200 RPM,
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building anticipation and engaging players with a unique stepper experience. The Innovator with Radiant Reels had the following themes on display at
G2E in Las Vegas: Four Chinese Beasts, Bamboo Panda, Fu Lu Shou and King of Dragons. For more information, call 702-361-3166 or visit
www.aruzegaming.com.
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Seat of Power Product: Halo Base Manufacturer: Gasser Chair Company
eteran Ohio-based casino seat- ing supplier Gasser Chair Company has launched a new
innovation for the gaming industry, the patent-pending Halo Base. Featuring a cold-
formed steel base encased in a special coating, the Halo Base adds improved func- tionality to the popular disc base design used in many casinos. Because of its unique design and powder coating process, it signifi- cantly reduces the force required to move a gaming stool on carpeted flooring. Therefore, a traditional disc base stool that is typi-
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cally awkward and difficult for a player to move can now be moved with ease. And, as an added benefit for the casino, the Halo Base design reduces abrasive wear and tear on carpeted floors that a traditional disc base creates. Most people will instinctively grab a gaming stool at the top of the
back rest to move it. However, due to the physical geometry of a stool, it will tend to tip before moving. The Halo Base coordinates the tipping motion with the forces applied to move a stool by allowing the energy to be quickly and effectively transferred into lateral forces, allowing the stool to move more easily. This is accomplished via the curved edge being turned slightly upward, away from the floor, so the edge of the base does not dig into the carpeting. The Halo Base has been extensively tested and successfully installed in
several casinos, most recently at the Ameristar Casinos in Kansas City and St. Charles. “With its unique design and special coating process, the Halo Base looks to revolutionize the design and functionality of gaming stools,” said a statement from Gasser Chair. For more information, visit
www.gasserchair.com to view a video of
the halo base in action.
Global Gaming Business • November 2011
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