Gaming machine system having a gesture-sensing mechanism

A gaming machine, comprising:

• a gesture-sensing mechanism providing player inputs and distinguishing between a first gesture indicative of a first player input and a second gesture indicative of a second player input;
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• a processor for activating a function associated with said gaming machine in response to said player inputs.

A gaming machine, comprising:

• a gesture-sensing mechanism providing player inputs in response to a physical action by a player that relates to a theme of said gaming machine;
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• a processor for activating a function associated with said gaming machine in response to said player inputs.

A method of operating a gaming machine, comprising:

• monitoring a gesture from a player to receive a player input;
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• in response to said player input, activating a function associated with said gaming machine.

A gaming machine, comprising:

• a processor for conducting a wagering game on said gaming machine;
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• a gesture-sensing mechanism providing a player input that is related to a selected outcome of said wagering game.