Abstract: Embodiments relate to a computing system including a virtual environment hosting a player avatar, the computing system comprising: a display; a memory; at least one input mechanism configured to receive user input from a player; and a game controller configured to access and execute instructions stored in the memory. The game controller is configured to: present at least one game of chance on the display; determine a winning event for the at least one game of chance; generate a virtual environment; present a player avatar on the display within the virtual environment; present at least one game of skill on the display in association with the player avatar and the virtual environment; determine a winning event for the at least one game of skill; and based on a winning event of the game of chance, determine whether to electronically allocate a virtual good for use in association with the player avatar.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a computing system including a virtual environment hosting a player avatar, comprising: at least one processor; memory storing executable program code; at least one display to display game-related images; and input components to receive player input. The at least one processor is configured to execute the program code to: execute a first game in response to player input, the first game being a game of chance; execute a meta-game, wherein the meta-game defines at least one meta-game objective and wherein progression through the meta-game towards the at least one meta-game objective is related to results of game play in the first game, wherein a theme of the meta-game is associated with the virtual environment, and wherein the first game is executed simultaneously with the meta-game; generate a virtual environment; and present a player avatar on the display within the virtual environment.

Abstract: Described embodiments generally relate to a computing system including a virtual environment hosting a player avatar comprising: a display; a memory storing a set of activity instructions; at least one input mechanism configured to receive user input from a player. The controller is configured to access and execute the instructions stored in the memory to: generate a virtual environment; present a player avatar on the within the virtual environment; present at least one skill activity on the display; enable a player to control the player avatar to perform the game of skill activity in association with the virtual environment by operating the at least one input mechanism; in response to a triggering event, determine a skill score based on at least one aspect of the avatar's performance in the skill activity and the set of activity instructions; and based on the skill score, determine whether to electronically allocate a virtual good for use in association with the player avatar.

Abstract: Described embodiments generally relate to an audio system comprising at least one display device configured to display images; at least two speakers configured to generate audio output; housing structure configured to accommodate the at least one display device and the at least one speaker, the housing structure defining at least one sound delivery aperture extending at least partially along at least two sides of a perimeter of the at least one display device; and a waveguide defined within the housing structure and configured to guide the audio output generated by the at least one speaker through the at least one sound delivery aperture.

Abstract: Embodiments generally relate to a gaming machine for awarding monetary and non-monetary rewards. The gaming machine comprises a display; a memory; at least one input mechanism configured to receive user input from a player; and a game controller.

Abstract: Described embodiments generally relate to an audio system comprising at least one display device configured to display images; at least two speakers configured to generate audio output; housing structure configured to accommodate the at least one display device and the at least one speaker, the housing structure defining at least one sound delivery aperture extending at least partially along at least two sides of a perimeter of the at least one display device; and a waveguide defined within the housing structure and configured to guide the audio output generated by the at least one speaker through the at least one sound delivery aperture.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a computing system including a virtual environment hosting a player avatar, comprising: at least one processor; memory storing executable program code; at least one display to display game-related images; and input components to receive player input. The at least one processor is configured to execute the program code to: execute a first game in response to player input, the first game being a game of chance; execute a meta-game, wherein the meta-game defines at least one meta-game objective and wherein progression through the meta-game towards the at least one meta-game objective is related to results of game play in the first game, wherein a theme of the meta-game is associated with the virtual environment, and wherein the first game is executed simultaneously with the meta-game; generate a virtual environment; and present a player avatar on the display within the virtual environment.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a computing system including a virtual environment hosting a player avatar, the computing system comprising: a display; a memory; at least one input mechanism configured to receive user input from a player; and a game controller configured to access and execute instructions stored in the memory. The game controller is configured to: present at least one game of chance on the display; determine a winning event for the at least one game of chance; generate a virtual environment; present a player avatar on the display within the virtual environment; present at least one game of skill on the display in association with the player avatar and the virtual environment; determine a winning event for the at least one game of skill; and based on a winning event of the game of chance, determine whether to electronically allocate a virtual good for use in association with the player avatar.

Abstract: Described embodiments generally relate to a computing system including a virtual environment hosting a player avatar comprising: a display; a memory storing a set of activity instructions; at least one input mechanism configured to receive user input from a player. The controller is configured to access and execute the instructions stored in the memory to: generate a virtual environment; present a player avatar on the within the virtual environment; present at least one skill activity on the display; enable a player to control the player avatar to perform the game of skill activity in association with the virtual environment by operating the at least one input mechanism; in response to a triggering event, determine a skill score based on at least one aspect of the avatar's performance in the skill activity and the set of activity instructions; and based on the skill score, determine whether to electronically allocate a virtual good for use in association with the player avatar.

Abstract: This invention relates to the awarding of prizes for games, such as for example, table games like card games. In one form the present invention is suitable for use in the game of Blackjack and provides a system for awarding a game prize, comprising: determining a tally corresponding to each game completed at two or more locations at which games are played; and awarding the prize to a second game upon the completion of a first game which causes the tally to reach a predetermined number. Alternatively, the present invention provides a system for awarding a game prize, comprising: determining a tally of predetermined results produced by the play of a game; and awarding the prize to a second game when a predetermined result associated with a first game causes the tally to reach a predetermined number.

Abstract: A gaming table in which the outcome of the game is determined manually, and in which players place bets electronically and wins or losses are calculated electronically. The gaming system is applicable to any suitable game including roulette.

Abstract: A gaming table in which the outcome of the game is determined manually, and in which players place bets electronically and wins or losses are calculated electronically. The gaming system is applicable to any suitable game including roulette.

Abstract: A gaming table in which the outcome of the game is determined manually, and in which players place bets electronically and wins or losses are calculated electronically. The gaming system is applicable to any suitable game including roulette.

Abstract: A gaming table in which the outcome of the game is determined manually, and in which players place bets electronically and wins or losses are calculated electronically. The gaming system is applicable to any suitable game including roulette.