(57) The reels (16) of a gaming machine are miniaturised in order to save space and a
common cylindrical magnifying lens (18) extending horizontally in front of the row
of reels causes the symbols on the reels to appear to be of similar size to those
on reels of normal dimensions. The visibility of the symbols can be maintained down
to a reel diameter as small as 40 mm. For constructional purposes, each reel forms
part of a separate module comprising a central supporting plate (15) from which the
reel (16) is cantilevered, the reel being driven by a belt (23) passing around a pulley
(27) driven by an electric motor on the opposite side of the supporting plate (15).
The required number of modules are mounted side by side with a common lens (18) extending
in front of all the modules.
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