Abstract: The present invention is directed to systems, methods, and computer-readable instructions for managing a challenge-based matchmaking session comprising a plurality of sequential video game matches between two or more players pursuant to rules set by a host. Players participating in the session may submit challenges (e.g., performance ratings, monetary value, etc.), and the players are sorted into a ranked queue based on their respective challenges. The ranked queue is preferably re-sorted in response to challenge submissions, revisions, or withdrawals. For each match of the matchmaking session, at least two players are selected from the ranked queue and a match is initialized between the players. At the end of each match, one player is designated as a winner and the other designated as a loser, and portions of the challenge received from each losing player is allocated for distribution (e.g., transfer, deposit, etc.) to an account corresponding to each winning player.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to adjusting individualized content made available to users of an online game based on user gameplay information. In implementations, information relating to prospective usage of the online game is used to classify users according by user type, and content made available to the users is customized accordingly. Information relating to prospective usage may include predictive information such as demographic and geographic information, as well as game usage information for the users. User types may include resource collection, player versus player, and player versus environment. Customized content may include content made available to the users through the users in-game actions, such as exploring a map, researching a technology or skill, purchasing an in-game item, and completing an in-game achievement, including in-game items, in-game powers, in-game skills, in-game technologies, in-game pets, in-game transportation units, in-game units, and in-game buildings.

Abstract: A method for sharing gameplay of a video game, including: executing the video game by a server of a cloud gaming system, wherein executing the video game includes generating a first game state of the video game for said gameplay of the video game by a first user; streaming the gameplay over a network during said execution of the video game to enable the gameplay by the first user; receiving, during said gameplay, a command to share an interactive playable portion of the gameplay by the first user; responsive to the command, providing to a second user access to the interactive playable portion of the video game through a website interface, wherein the gameplay of the interactive playable portion by the second user generates a second game state of the video game that is generated during a different session from the generation of the first game state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for assisting in electronic gaming, the device comprising a scanning device. The scanning device comprises a scanning surface, wherein the scanning surface is arranged for throwing a die or dice thereon, the flatbed scanning device being configured for scanning instantaneously an image of the scanning surface. The device also comprises a processor configured for receiving scanning information regarding the image of the scanning surface upon which a die or dice are thrown and programmed for deriving, based on said image, data regarding the dice thrown. The scanning device comprises a detection system whereby the detection area span by the detection elements is maximally 10% smaller than the area span by the scanning surface.

Abstract: One or more interfaces may be provided that indicate a plurality of times at which a plurality of publicized players are scheduled to play in a plurality of video games for which a plurality of player slots are acquired based on satisfaction of at least one acquisition criterion. Player access to the plurality of video games may be limited to the publicized players and a plurality of users that acquire the plurality of player slots. A request may be received, via the one or more interfaces, for a first user to acquire a first player slot for playing in a first video game with a first publicized player. It may be verified that the at least one acquisition criterion has been satisfied in relation to the first user. Game access information may be provided, to the first user, that allows the first user to enter the first video game.

Abstract: A system and method for hosting and managing a live game are disclosed which includes a live gaming table for live players and a live dealer. In an embodiment an application configures a player's mobile device to receive an invitation from a casino to play the table game based upon the player being, based upon location aware technology, being in or near the casino. Accepting the invention permits the player to reserve a position at the gaming table and displays a machine readable code at the player's mobile device. The player positions at the gaming table include video display and player input devices (VDPIDs) and a code reader to read the displayed code and access the player's electronic account. Using the VDPID the player may convert between electronic funds and physical gaming chips, participate in video bonus event play and back-bet on other players.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a method includes: requesting, from a player at the gaming machine, player account credentials associated with the player; receiving, at the gaming machine, the player account credentials, wherein the player account credentials are associated with a player's account on the account server and enable linking game play on the gaming machine to the player's account, and wherein the player account credentials are provided to the player's mobile phone in response to joining a players club prior to detection of the initiation event; transmitting, via the gaming machine, the player account credentials to the account server; receiving, from the account server, validation of the player account credentials based on comparing the received player account credentials with credentials stored on the account server; upon receipt of the validation, linking a wagering game session on the gaming machine with the player account.

Abstract: Electronic fund transfer (EFT) systems and methods are disclosed for managing and transferring electronic funds from a patron's financial account to provide credit in physical form. The systems comprise an electronic fund transfer (EFT) terminal, at least one credit system, and a gateway in communication with the EFT terminal, the at least one credit system, and a financial network. The EFT terminal is configured to communicate with the patron's financial account via the gateway and the financial network to electronically transfer funds at the patron's request.

Abstract: Systems and methods for algorithmically arranging contests in a lobby interface are provided. A contest management system can generate, execute and maintain a plurality of contests, such as but not limited to, fantasy sports contests. Rank values can be assigned to the contests using pacing parameters of the contests and profile attributes of users who participate in the contests. The pacing parameters, such as registration ratios and registration deadlines, can indicate if a particular contest is on pace to meet a registration threshold prior to their respective registration deadline. The contest management system can dynamically update, responsive to receiving a plurality of registrations from a plurality of users, the rank value of one or more contests responsive to a change in a registration ratio of at least one contest and arrange the plurality of contests in a lobby interface based on the updated rank values.

Abstract: A method of operating a gaming device, comprising: displaying an arrangement of a predetermined number of symbol windows; receiving a selection of a number of the windows equal to the unique selection number and causing the display to present a graphical indication of the selected windows; undertaking play of a game, wherein as a result of the base game, each window is associated with a symbol, and wherein each symbol is displayed on the touchscreen display within its associated window, and wherein each symbol is randomly selected from a set comprising one or more first symbols and one or more second symbols; determining that one or more of the selected windows comprises a first symbol as a result of play of the base game; and awarding an award in accordance with the number of selected windows comprising first symbols and an award rule associated with the selected number of windows.

Abstract: An attribute value restoration method and apparatus, a storage medium, and an electronic device are provided. The method includes: obtaining a current attribute value of a life attribute of a first object in a virtual scene displayed by a client; based on a determination that the current attribute value is a first threshold, controlling a target attribute of the first object to become effective, the target attribute having an attribute value in a preset range, and controlling the attribute value of the target attribute to start to decrease in the preset range; and restoring the attribute value of the life attribute of the first object to a third threshold based on a determination that a target operation triggered by using the client is completed before the attribute value of the target attribute decreases to a second threshold in the preset range, the third threshold being greater than the first threshold.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an intermediary gaming trusted electronic device for use with an untrusted PED may operate to securely communicate with a gaming apparatus and securely communicate with the associated untrusted PED. The intermediary gaming trusted device is able to support interaction between the gaming apparatus and the associated untrusted PED. In another embodiment, a system to authorize a mobile electronic device to play games of chance may include a gaming system manager and a docking station. The docking station can be configured to: detect whether the mobile electronic device is connected to the docking station; and determine whether the mobile electronic device, or its user, is authorized to play a game of chance on the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: Methods and systems include, in at least one aspect: obtaining from a camera 2D image data of an object, obtaining from a radar device radar data of the object, combining the radar data and the 2D image data to produce 3D location information of the object, and modeling a 2D trace of the object using the 2D image data by finding an initial version of the 2D trace, receiving an initial portion of the 3D location information, extending the initial portion of the 3D location information in accordance with physical-world conditions to find at least one 3D location beyond the initial portion of the 3D location information, projecting the at least one 3D location into a 2D image plane of the camera to locate 2D region, and processing the 2D region in the 2D image data to extend the 2D trace of the object in flight.

Abstract: A gaming system selects a plurality of base symbols for display. When a winning symbol combination exists in the base symbols selected, and the winning symbol combination includes a defined base symbol, the gaming system selects a bonus symbol for display that is disposed over the defined base symbol.

Abstract: In various examples, the present system tracks gameplay timeframes for when a user is engaged in an instance of gameplay. The system can then determine one or more typical timeframe(s) for when the user engages in gameplay. In some embodiments, the user can access a team matching UI and request to be matched with other user accounts and/or to be presented with a list of other user accounts who might be a good match for the user, such as those associated with similar typical timeframes for gameplay. Based on the request from the user, a set of user accounts available to be matched can be ranked based, at least in part, on a similarity between gameplay timeframes associated with the user and each of the user accounts in the set of user accounts. Using the ranking, the system can generate a team of users with similar typical gameplay timeframes.

Abstract: Various aspects of the subject technology relate to systems, methods, and machine-readable media for user matchmaking. The method includes training a quality model and an embedding model based on historical data and user control options. The method also includes receiving user control options and matchmaking requests from users. The method also includes embedding, through the embedding model, user data regarding the users into an embedded space based on the received user control options and the matchmaking requests. The method also includes determining, based on the embedded user data, that a distance between two users satisfies a distance threshold. The method also includes matching the two users when the determined distance satisfies the distance threshold.

Abstract: An electronic gaming machine includes a display, a credit input mechanism, and a processor programmed to perform operations comprising: (i) determining, during a wagering game initiated in response to receiving a credit wager, that a replay trigger condition is satisfied, the wagering game including a plurality of reels; (ii) initiating, in response to the replay trigger condition, a replay bonus game; (iii) determining a number of replays for use in the replay bonus game; (iv) generating a set of symbols for the plurality of reels for each of the number of replays including an award amount associated with the set of symbols; (v) serially displaying, on the display each of the sets of symbols for each of the number of replays; and (vi) awarding a total award amount including the sum of each award amount for each of the sets of symbols.

Abstract: A game server 30 includes: a processing unit 38 that deletes an item obtained by a user and increases the value of a parameter on the basis of an experience value of the deleted item when a condition preset by the user is satisfied; an item box 35 that stores the item obtained by the user when the condition is not satisfied; and a present box 36 that stores the item obtained by the user when the condition is not satisfied and the number of items stored in the item box 35 has reached an upper-limit value.

Abstract: A controller for use in an interactive gaming system is described. The controller comprising a player mounting means, a motion detector that provides a means for determining the motion of the controller and an audio code communication module. The audio code communication module provides a means for generating an audio code signal in response to a detected, predetermined motion of the controller. The audio code signals for the controller can be embedded within normal audio output of a gaming system and thereafter be employed to activate a multitude of features within the games. The gaming system may comprise an opponent based on an electronic game running on a computer device or a second controller worn by a second player. The gaming system may further comprise one or more power up toys that provide additional combat moves for the one or more participants.

Abstract: An interactive electronic reel gaming machine that includes a special region is disclosed. A game controller is configured to provide a reel with a particular arrangement of display positions, where each display position includes a separately controlled individual reel. Following receipt of a user input, one or more of the individual reels are spun and stopped, displaying symbols (e.g., corresponding to playing cards, pictures, credit values, etc.) in one or more of the display positions. The game controller is configured to apply a multiplier to symbols displayed in the special region. Pay awards are made when clusters of two or more like symbols are located in adjacent display positions. The pay award is increased if one or more symbols of the cluster is located in a display position corresponding to the special region. The symbol display positions are configured in a geometric shape.