Paylines in three dimensions

A method of playing a wagering game on a gaming system that comprises a processor, game logic, a video display, and player input system, the method comprising:

• a) the processor accepting a first wager on a game the outcome of which is determined by at least displayed random symbol outcomes in a virtual three dimensional payline;
• b) the processor displaying an image on the video display that includes a virtual image of the displayed random symbol outcomes in a display format that contains symbol display frames in apparent three-dimensions;
• c) the processor determining at least whether paylines in apparent three dimensions include virtual symbols forming i) a winning outcome or ii) a non-winning outcome;
• d) the processor resolving the first wager by awarding value monitored by the gaming system when i) occurs and withdrawing value monitored by the gaming system when ii) occurs;
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• e) the processor determining outcomes on paylines comprising contiguous frames as overlain grids of two-dimensional frames that virtually extend across three virtual dimensions on the display screen.

A gaming apparatus comprising a processor, game logic, a video display and player input system, the processor and game logic configured to execute a method comprising:

• a) the processor accepting a first wager on a game the outcome of which is determined by at least displayed random symbol outcomes in a payline;
• b) the processor providing the first random event outcome that comprises at least three individual die outcomes;
• c) the processor displaying an image on the video display that includes a virtual image of the displayed random symbol outcomes in a display format that contains symbol display frames in apparent three-dimensions;
• d) the processor determining at least whether paylines in apparent three dimensions include virtual symbols forming i) a winning outcome or ii) a non-winning outcome;
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• e) the processor resolving the first wager by awarding value monitored by the gaming system when i) occurs and withdrawing value monitored by the gaming system when ii) occurs.