Modular gaming terminal configurations

A modular gaming terminal for conducting a wagering game, the modular gaming terminal comprising:

• one of a first display module and a second display module, the first display module including a first display device operable to display randomly selected outcomes of a first wagering game, the first display module having a first set of dimensions, the second display module including a second display device operable to display randomly selected outcomes of a second wagering game distinct from the first wagering game, the second display module having a second set of dimensions different from the first set of dimensions of the first display module;
• one of a first set of outer fascia elements and a second set of outer fascia elements, the first set of outer fascia elements being configured to attach to the first display module, and the second set of outer fascia elements beingconfigured to attach to the second display module, the second set of outer fascia elements being at least partially structurally distinct from the first set of outer fascia elements;
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• a core module including a core housing with an electrical bus and an electrical power regulation unit stowed inside the core housing, the core housing being configured to attach to and provide subjacent support for the one of the first or second display module, the electrical bus and the electrical power regulation unit being configured to electrically connect to the one of the first or second display module,
• wherein mounting the first display module and the first set of outer fascia elements onto the core housing provides a first distinct gaming machine configuration with a first distinct outer appearance, and
• wherein mounting the second display module and the second set of outer fascia elements onto the core housing provides a second distinct gaming machine configuration with a second distinct outer appearance.

A method for assembling modular gaming machines operable to conduct wagering games, the method comprising:

• providing a first display module including a first display device operable to display a randomly selected outcome of a first wagering game, the first display module having a first set of dimension;
• providing a second display module including a second display device operable to display a randomly selected outcome of a second wagering game, the second display module having a second set of dimensions different from the first set of dimensions of the first display module;
• providing a first set of outer fascia elements configured to attach to the first display module;
• providing a second set of outer fascia elements configured to attach to the second display module;
• providing a core module including a core housing with an electrical bus stowed inside the core housing, the core housing being configured to attach to and provide subjacent support for both the first and second display modules, but only one at a given time, and the electrical bus being configured to electrically connect to both the first and second display devices, but only one at a given time;
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• mounting either:
• (a) the first display module and the first set of outer fascia elements onto the core housing to thereby provide a first distinct gaming machine configuration with a first distinct footprint, or (b) the second display module and the second set of outer fascia elements onto the core housing to thereby provide a second distinct gaming machine configuration with a second distinct footprint.

A method for assembling a modular gaming terminal operable to conduct a wagering game, the method comprising:

• providing a core module including a core housing with an electrical bus and an electrical power regulation unit stowed inside the core housing;
• mounting on top of the core module one of a first display module and a second display module, the first display module including a first display device operable to display randomly selected outcomes of a first wagering game, the first display module having a first set of dimensions, the second display module including a second display device operable to display randomly selected outcomes of a second wagering game distinct from the first wagering game, the second display module having a second set of dimensions different from the first set of dimensions of the first display module;
• mounting to the core module one of a first set of outer fascia elements, if the first display module is mounted onto the core housing to thereby provide a first distinct gaming machine configuration with a first distinct outer appearance, and a second set of outer fascia elements, if the second display module is mounted onto the core housing to thereby provide a second distinct gaming machine configuration with a second distinct outer appearance;
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• electrically connecting, via one or more electrical connectors, the respective display device of the mounted one of the display modules to the electrical power regulation unit and the electrical bus of the core module.