Abstract: A video game includes a single player mode where completion of storyline objectives advances the single player storyline. The video game also includes a multiplayer mode where a plurality of players can play on an instance of a multiplayer map. Storyline objectives from the single player mode are selected and made available for completion to players in the multiplayer mode, and the single player storylines can be advanced by players completing respective storyline objectives while playing in the multiplayer mode. Combinations of storyline objectives are selected from pending storyline objectives for players connecting to a multiplayer game for compatibility with multiplayer maps. Constraints can be used to determine compatibility.

Abstract: A fortune telling system using artificial intelligence and other resources is provided to direct specific helpful psychological and other resources to users through multiple methods. A method for delivering a mental health resource to a person includes conducting a Tarot reading regarding a situation by pulling a combination of Tarot cards from a Tarot card deck; and receiving, by a computer processor, information regarding the combination of Tarot cards. The method also includes determining, by a first artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, an emotional response likely to result from the combination of Tarot cards; and generating, by a second AI algorithm, a message based upon the emotional response likely to result from the combination of Tarot cards. The message is constructed to provide insight or comment to the person regarding the situation.

Abstract: A game device or a plurality of gaming devices are in communication with one another through a server, application, website or other means. Each gaming device executes a gaming method based on the precepts of mahjong. An ante and/or progressive bet is received. First to play is designated and hands of cards are dealt. Bet options and election of subsets of discards are received. Replacements for discards of equal subset number are dealt and received. Additional bet options may be received before constructing and displaying a final hand based on mahjong rules modified for the game method. The final hand is compared to predefined standard which optionally could be a paytable, a dealer hand, or the hand of at least one additional player to determine a game outcome.

Abstract: A method of application of popular casino, lottery, and sports games formatted and modified specifically for the parimutuel race industry. The invention games possess unique rules and formats to govern their play within parimutuel race wagering while reflecting existing games from casinos, lotteries and sports. Wagers are placed electronically with parimutuel race operators who retain a percentage of all bets as determined by individual state law. Outcomes of the invention games are determined by their unique rules and interpretation of current parimutuel racing results.