Non-rectangular and/or non-orthogonal arrangement of gambling elements in a gaming apparatus

摘要: An improved multiple payline gaming method and apparatus wherein a multiplicity of independently driven symbol carrying elements (10) are arranged in non-orthogonal and/or non-rectangular array (38) combined with plurality individually selectable paylines (50) intersecting various combination so as to give game player degrees latitude choosing potential outcomes (52) available result each proposition (54). Means may also be provided for allowing selection special payout opportunities based upon certain positional relationships between ones the their displayed symbols.