Apparatus and a method for playing a game
A method of playing a game. The game has plurality of possible outcomes and establishes a fractional payout multiplier for each possible outcome. A wager is established by a player on one of the outcomes. The player wager includes a stake and a selected wager outcome. The game establishes an actual outcome. The actual outcome is compared to the selected wager outcome. If the actual outcome matches the selected outcome, a payout is determined by a function of the product of the stake and the fractional payout multiplier associated with the selected outcome.
The present application is a continuation in part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/243,870, filed Oct. 5, 2005 (Attorney Docket No. 60,708-001) and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/731,600, filed Oct. 28, 2005 (Attorney Docket No. 60,708-002), both of which are hereby incorporated by reference
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a method of playing a wagering game and a method for determining a payout.
2. Background of the Invention
Various games already exist in a gaming arena. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 6,896,264 offers a dice game that uses two six-sided dice and with a payout for either a single roll or a wager where a winner is determined two consecutive rolls. U.S. Pat. No. 6,893,019 offers a dice game that uses three six-side dice to determine a winning wagers. The game offers various payout odds for each wager and a winning wager is determined by the sum of the single die, a pair of dice, or all three dice, on a single roll of all three dice.
However, few of the prior art games ever are successful because they often have complex wagering schemes or are too simple to captivate a player.
The present invention is aimed at one or more of the problems as set forth above.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIn a first aspect of the present invention, a gaming apparatus is provided. The gaming apparatus includes an outcome generator and a controller. The outcome generator generates an actual outcome. The actual outcome being one of a plurality of possible outcomes. The controller is coupled to the outcome generator for establishing a fractional payout multiplier for each possible outcome of the random outcome generator, and for allowing a player to place a wager. The wager includes a stake and a chosen outcome. The chosen outcome is one of the possible outcomes of the game. The controller modifies the stake as a function of the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome.
In a second aspect of the present invention, a method provides a game having a plurality of possible outcomes. The method includes the steps of establishing a fractional payout multiplier for each possible outcome and allowing a player to place a wager on a chosen outcome. The wager includes a stake and a chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game. The method also includes the step of randomly establishing an actual outcome of the game and modifying the stake as a function of the wager and the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome.
In a third aspect of the present invention, a slot gaming apparatus is provided. The slot gaming apparatus includes an outcome generator to generate an actual outcome and a controller. The actual outcome being one of a plurality of possible outcomes. The outcome generator includes a plurality of rotating reels. Each rotating reel having one or more reel positions. Each reel position has an associated fractional value. The outcome generator has one or more paylines being composed of at least one reel position. The controller rotates the reels and establishes an actual outcome. The actual outcome has a fractional payout multiplier. The fractional payout multiplier is determined as a sum of the fractional values of the at least one reel position of one of the paylines. The controller allows a player to place a wager. The wager including a stake and a chosen outcome. The chosen outcome is one of the possible outcomes of the game. The controller modifies the stake as a function of the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome.
In a fourth aspect of the present invention, a gaming apparatus is provided. The gaming apparatus includes at least one roulette wheel and a controller. The at least one roulette wheel has a track with a plurality of cassettes. Each cassette has an associated fractional value. The at least one roulette wheel generates an actual outcome. The actual outcome including one of the cassettes. The controller is coupled to the roulette wheel for establishing a fractional payout multiplier for each possible outcome of the at least one roulette wheel and for allowing a player to place a wager. The wager includes a stake and a chosen outcome. The chosen outcome is one of the possible outcomes of the game. The controller modifies the stake as a function of the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome.
In a fifth aspect of the present invention, a gaming apparatus is provided. The gaming apparatus includes an outcome generator and a controller. The outcome generator generates an actual outcome. The actual outcome is one of a plurality of possible outcomes. The outcome generator includes a deck of cards, wherein at least one card is dealt to a player. The cards having an associated fractional value. The controller establishes a fractional payout multiplier for each possible outcome of the random outcome generator and allows a player to place a wager. The wager includes a stake and a chosen outcome. The chosen outcome is one of the possible outcomes of the game. The controller modifies the stake as a function of the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome.
In a sixth aspect of the present invention a gaming apparatus is provided. The gaming apparatus includes at least one gambling wheel to generate an actual outcome and a controller. The actual outcome being one of a plurality of possible outcomes. The at least one gambling wheel has a plurality of chambers. Each chamber having an associated fractional value. The controller is coupled to the outcome generator for establishing a fractional payout multiplier for each possible outcome of the gambling wheel and for allowing a player to place a wager. The wager includes a stake and a chosen outcome. The chosen outcome is one of the possible outcomes of the game. The controller modifies the stake as a function of the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome.
In a seventh aspect of the present invention, a gaming apparatus is provided. The gaming apparatus includes a lottery wheel and a controller. The lottery wheel forms a cavity and has a plurality of lottery balls located in the cavity. Each lottery ball has an associated fractional value. The lottery wheel generates an actual outcome. The actual outcome is one of a plurality of possible outcomes. The controller is coupled to the lottery wheel for establishing a fractional payout multiplier for each possible outcome of the lottery wheel and for allowing a player to place a wager. The wager includes a stake and a chosen outcome. The chosen outcome is one of the possible outcomes of the game. The controller modifies the stake as a function of the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome.
In an eighth aspect of the present invention, a gaming apparatus having an outcome generator and a controller is provided. The outcome generator generates a plurality of primary outcomes. Each primary outcome has a primary value from a set of possible values. The set of possible values has a predetermined number of positive values and an equal number of opposite negative values. The controller is coupled to the outcome generator for allowing a player to place a wager. The wager includes a chosen outcome. The controller establishes an actual outcome by summing the primary values of the primary outcomes and paying to the player a payout if the actual outcome matches the chosen outcome.
In a ninth aspect of the present invention, a method for providing a game having a plurality of possible outcomes is provided. The method includes the step of establishing a plurality of primary outcomes. Each primary outcome has a primary value from the set of possible values. The set of possible values has a predetermined number of positive values and an equal number of opposite negative values. The method also includes the step of allowing a player to place a wager on a chosen outcome and allowing a player to place a wager. The wager includes a stake and a chosen outcome. The chosen outcome is one of the possible outcomes of the game. The method further includes the steps of establishing an actual outcome of the game by summing the primary values of the primary outcomes and paying to the player a payout if the actual outcome matches the chosen outcome.
In a tenth aspect of the present invention, a slot gaming apparatus having an outcome generator and a controller is provided. The outcome generator generates an actual outcome. The actual outcome is one of a plurality of possible outcomes. The outcome generator has a plurality of rotating wheels. Each rotating wheel reel has one or more reel positions. Each reel position has an associated primary value. The primary value being from the set of possible values having predetermined number of positive values and an equal number of opposite negative values. The outcome generator has one or more pay lines composed of at least one reel position. The controller rotates the reels and establishes an actual outcome. The actual outcome is determined as the sum of the primary values of the at least one reel position of one of the pay lines. The controller allows a player to place a wager. The wager includes a stake and a chosen outcome. The chosen outcome is one of the possible outcomes of the game. The controller pays to the player a payout if the actual outcome matches the chosen outcome.
In an eleventh aspect of the present invention, a gaming apparatus having a plurality of roulette wheels and a controller is provided. Each roulette wheel has a track with a plurality of cassettes. Each cassette has an associated value. Each value is from a set of possible values having a predetermined number of positive values and an equal number of opposite negative values. Each roulette wheel generates a primary outcome. The primary outcome includes one of the cassettes. The controller is coupled to the roulette wheel for allowing a player to place a wager. The wager includes a stake and the chosen outcome. The chosen outcome is one of the possible outcomes of the game. The controller establishes an actual outcome of the game. The actual outcome is determined as a sum of the primary values associated with the cassette of the primary outcome of each roulette wheel. The controller pays to the player a payout if the actual outcome matches the chosen outcome.
In a twelfth aspect of the present invention, a gaming apparatus having an outcome generator and a controller is provided. The outcome generator establishes a plurality of primary outcomes. Each primary outcome has a primary value from the set of possible values. The set of possible values has a predetermined number of possible values and an equal number of opposite negative values. The outcome generator includes a deck of cards wherein at least one card is dealt to a player. Each card is associated with a primary outcome. The controller is coupled to the outcome generator for allowing a player to place a wager. The wager includes a stake and a chosen outcome. The chosen outcome is one of the possible outcomes of the game. The controller establishes an actual outcome of the game by summing the primary values of the primary outcomes and for paying to the player a pay out if the actual outcome matches the chosen outcome.
In a thirteenth aspect of the present invention gaming apparatus having at least one gambling wheel and a controller is provided. The at least one gambling wheel establishes a plurality of primary outcomes. Each primary outcome has a primary value from a set of possible values. The set of possible values has a predetermined number of possible values and an equal number of opposite negative values. The gambling wheel has a plurality of chambers. Each chamber being associated with a primary outcome. The controller is coupled to the outcome generator for allowing a player to place a wager. The wager includes a stake and a chosen outcome. The chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game. The controller establishes an actual outcome of the game by summing the primary values of the primary outcomes and for paying to the player a pay out if the actual outcome matches the chosen outcome.
In a fourteenth aspect of the present invention, a gaming apparatus having at least one lottery wheel and a controller is provided. The at least one lottery wheel establishes a plurality of primary outcomes. Each primary outcome has a primary value from a set of possible values. The set of possible values has a predetermined number of positive values and an equal number of opposite negative values. The at least one lottery wheel forms a cavity and has a plurality of lottery balls located in the cavity. Each lottery ball is associated with a primary outcome. The controller is coupled to the outcome generator for allowing a player to place a wager. The wager includes a stake and a chosen outcome. The chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game. The controller establishes an actual outcome of the game by summing the primary values of the primary outcomes and for paying to the player a pay out if the actual outcome matches the chosen outcome.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGSOther advantages of the present invention will be readily appreciated, as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:
With reference to the drawings, wherein like numerals indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views, and in operation, the present invention provides a gaming apparatus and method for the play of a game. The gaming apparatus and the method are generally referred to by reference numbers 10 and 40, respectively.
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In one aspect of the present invention, a fractional payout multiplier is established for each possible outcome and stored at the controller 14. The controller 14 allows a player to place a wager. The wager includes a stake, which is typically representative of a monetary amount, and a chosen outcome. The chosen outcome is one of the possible outcomes. After the outcome generator 12 generates the actual outcome of the game, the chosen outcome is compared with the actual outcome. If the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome, the player's stake is modified as a function of the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome.
In another aspect of the present invention, a plurality of primary outcomes are generated. In the examples discussed below, two primary outcomes are generated. However, it should be noted that the present invention is not limited to a specific number of primary outcomes. Each primary outcome has a primary value from a set of possible of values. The set of possible values have a predetermined number of positive values and an equal number of opposite negative numbers. The actual outcome is the sum of the primary values from the primary outcomes. A payout is paid to the player if the actual outcome matches or equals the chosen outcome. In general, an actual outcome matches or equals the chosen outcome if a predetermined aspect of the actual outcome is the same as the chosen outcome. For example, the predetermined aspect may be whether the actual outcome is positive or negative, the absolute value of the actual outcome, or the value associated with the actual outcome. The predetermined aspect will be chosen based on, inter alia, the type of bet (see below), the odds (based on the game being played), the desired pay table, and any other desired factor.
There are generally three types of bets: a positional bet, a directional bet, or a precision bet. Any implementation may offer one or more of the bet types.
In the positional bet, the patron is wagering that the end result of the game, i.e., the fractional payout value, will have an UP or a DOWN result (corresponding to a positive value or a negative value, respectively). However, if the player guesses correctly, the player's stake is increased by the product of the absolute value of the fractional payout multiplier and the stake. If the player guesses incorrectly, the player's stake is decreased by the product of the absolute value of the fractional payout multiplier and the stake.
In the direction bet, the patron is again wagering that the end result of the game, i.e., the fractional payout value, will have an UP or a DOWN result (corresponding to a positive value or a negative value, respectively). If the player chooses correctly, the payout ratio is 1:1. Thus, if the player had wagered $1 (or 1 credit), the player would receive their original wager back, plus an additional $1 (1 credit). If the player does not choose correctly, the player forfeits their entire wager.
In a precision bet, the player's chosen outcome includes a fractional payout multiplier, in other words, the exact sum of the reel positions on the selected payline. If the player chooses correctly, then the payout is determined using a pay table (which includes a plurality of predetermined multipliers). If the player chooses incorrectly, then the player loses their entire stake.
In one aspect of the present invention, the game apparatus 10 is run on a computer. For example, with particular reference to
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The outcome generator 12 may be implemented using a known type of game, e.g., one of a one or more roulette wheels, a slot machine, a deck of playing cards, a lottery wheel, a gambling wheel, two or more dice, or any combination thereof. In one embodiment, the known type of game is simulated by the outcome generator and/or controller.
In another embodiment, the gaming apparatus 10 is implemented as a table game (see below).
In another embodiment, the outcome generator 12 is implemented using physical representations of the known game types to generate the outcome. The actual outcome may be automatically determined or input by a dealer, croupier or other person.
For example, if the outcome generator 12 is implemented using one or more roulette wheels, the actual outcome may be automatically read by reading markers embedded in the roulette ball(s) or read using a camera and computer-based pattern recognition. Alternatively, the croupier may input the results into the controller. Other methods for recognizing and identifying the actual outcome may also be used, e.g., RFID chips, barcodes, etc. . . . , may be used appropriately to establish the actual outcome.
In one embodiment of the present invention one or more of the fractional payout multipliers are negative and one or more of the fractional payout multipliers are positive.
In one embodiment, the player may make a wager on whether the actual outcome is either positive or negative. In other words, the chosen outcome is “negative” or “positive” and the actual outcome may be equal the chosen outcome if the fractional payout multiplier of the actual outcome is positive or negative, respectively.
In another embodiment, the outcome generator, in establishing an actual outcome of the game, randomly establishes first and second primary outcomes of the game. Each primary outcome has an associated fractional value. The fractional values associated with the first and second primary outcomes of the game are added to establish the actual outcome of the game. The sum of the of the fractional values associated with the first and second primary outcomes may be positive or negative.
For example, in one embodiment, each of the first and second primary outcomes of the game may have an associated value of +½, +¼, +⅛, −½, −¼, or −⅛. Thus the possible sums of the associated fractional values of the first and second primary outcomes are +1, +⅝, +⅜, +¾, +½, +¼,+¼, 0, −¼, −½, −¾, − 3/9, −⅝, and −1
In one aspect, the player may make a wager on the exact value of the fractional value associated with the actual outcome. In other words, the player may make a wager that the actual outcome will have an associated fractional output of, e.g., +⅝. For example, the chosen outcome may be a number and the actual chosen outcome is equal to the chosen outcome if the fractional outcome is equal to the chosen outcome. Alternatively, the chosen outcome may be a number and the actual chosen outcome is equal to the chosen outcome if the absolute value of the fractional outcome is equal to the chosen outcome.
Alternatively, the player may make a wager on the absolute value of the fractional value of the actual outcome. In other words, the player's chosen outcome may be ⅝. The actual outcome is equal to the chosen outcome if the absolute value of the actual outcome is equal to ⅝, i.e., if the fractional value associated with the actual outcome is +⅝ or −⅝.
In another aspect, the player may make a wager on whether the fractional value of the actual outcome will be negative or positive. The chosen outcome is either positive or negative and the actual outcome is equal to the chosen outcome if the sum of the fractional outcome is positive or negative, respectively.
If the chosen outcome is equal to the actual outcome (however determined, see above), the outcome may be characterized as a “win”. If the chosen outcome is not equal to the actual outcome, the outcome may be characterized as a “loss”.
In one embodiment, if the player experiences a win, they are awarded a payout according to a predetermined pay table. The pay table includes a plurality of payout multipliers.
In one embodiment, the payout is determined as a function of the player's stake is multiplied by the payout multiplier. For example, payout multipliers may be a series of positive multipliers. If the player experiences a win, then the player is awarded a payout equal to the player's stake multiplied by the corresponding payout multiplier.
In another embodiment, the payout multipliers is a fractional value. If the player experiences a win, then their stake is increased by the product of the corresponding fractional payout multiplier (or the absolute value thereof, if negative). The player loses, then the player's stake is decreased by the product of the corresponding fractional payout multiplier (or the absolute value thereof, if negative). It should be noted that the fractional payout multiplier's may be equal to 0 or 1.
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Gaming Device Implemented as a Dice Game
With specific reference to
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The dice 118 are identical having an equal number of sides, and faces. In one embodiment, each face 120 of the die 118 presents either a positive or negative value. In addition, each die 118 has the same indicators, with one face 120 indicating a positive value and another face 120 presents an opposite negative value. For example, if the die 118 had a face 120 presenting a four another face 120 on the same die would present a negative four. The numerical markings on the dice could indicate the positive and negative values utilizing various indications such as a sign before the value, coloring, i.e., red for negative and green for positive, or any additional marking known in the art. The rolled outcome of the dice 118 is equal to the sum of the associated values of a top face 120 for each of the rolled die 118. In one embodiment, the dice 118 indicate a positive or negative value as discussed above, for this embodiment the rolled outcome of the dice 118 could be a positive value, a negative value or a zero. For example, the dice 118 are rolled and the rolled outcome is determined by combining or algebraically summing the top face 120 presented on each of the die 118, as shown in the following table:
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The payout is determined as a function of a product of the wager amount and the fractional payout multiplier. For example, if a given outcome (combination of the end result for each die) has an established fractional multiplier of ¼, or 0.25, if a player establishing a wager on this selected wager outcome and the rolled outcome matches, are paid the wager amount plus the payout, calculated by a function equal to the product of the wager amount times the fractional payout, or ¼, to increase the player wager by ¼. However, if the selected wager outcome does not match the rolled outcome, the payout is subtracted from the wager amount to partially reduce or decrease of the wager amount. However, it is to be understood that each possible rolled outcome of the dice has an established fractional multiplier, that is a fractional value less than or equal to one.
One embodiment of the dice game includes the use of a pair of six sided die. The dice each have six faces and each face presents one of the following fractional numbers ½, ¼, ⅛, −½, −¼ and −⅛. Therefore the possible rolled outcomes are 1, ¾, ⅝, ½, ⅜, ¼, ⅛, −1, −¾, −⅝, −½, −⅜, −¼ and −⅛, and a zero. The established fractional multiplier for each rolled outcome is equal to the absolute value of the rolled outcome. For example, the player places a wager that includes a wager amount of $100 on a selected wager outcome of “positive” as the player's prediction of the next rolled outcome. The dice are then rolled and the top face 120 of each die 118 is combined, by summing the indicated value, e.g. +½. In this example, the rolled outcome is the sign, i.e., positive (or “up”) or negative (or “down”) of the sum. If the rolled outcome (positive) matches the selected rolled outcome of the wager (positive), the fractional payout multiplier, the absolute value of rolled outcome, or ½ in the given example, the payout is a function of the product of the fractional payout multiplier times the wager amount of $100 to equal a payout of $50. Since the rolled outcome and the selected wager outcome match, the payout is added to the wager amount of 100 for a total of $150. However, if the player placed the wager amount on the selected wager outcome of negative (or “down”) and the rolled outcome was positive, the payout is the same as calculated above and equal to $50, but for a selected wager outcome not matching the rolled outcome, the payout of $50 is subtracted from the wager amount of $100 therefore decreasing the player wager to $50.
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The first wager area 226 incorporates the fractional payout multiplier 122 to determine a payout as already discussed above and establishes the fractional payout multiplier 122 for each rolled outcome. The payout, as discussed above, is added to the wager amount if there is a match between the rolled outcome and the selected wager outcome. However, the payout is subtracted from the wager amount if the selected wager outcome does not match the rolled outcome. This embodiment includes the second wager area 228 for a player to establish a second wager. The payout of the second wager area 228 is determined by a second payout multiplier 232 that is established for all wagers in the second wager area. The third wager area 230 allows for a player to establish a third wager on each of the possible rolled outcomes, and a third payout multiplier 234 established for each of the possible rolled outcomes. The third multiplier 234 can vary, as known in the art, according to the odds of the rolled outcome which allow for payouts that are increase based on the odds of each of the rolled outcomes.
The first wager area, in this embodiment, as shown in
A player establishes a wager by placing a first wager amount on the first wager indicator 36 or the second wager indicator 238, selecting the selected wager outcome to indicate the player's prediction on the next rolled outcome. A payout is determined by comparing the rolled outcome to the selected wager outcome as discussed above and utilizing the fractional payout multiplier 122 to determine the payout. A rolled outcome of zero results in a push, leaving the player wagers in the first wager area 226. It is understood that any rolled outcome could further indicate a push, the described embodiment utilizes zero since the dice contain both positive and negative values or numbers.
The second wager area 228 is established by presenting a third wager indicator 40 to indicate the first group of rolled outcomes as the selected wager outcome and a fourth wager indicator 242 to indicate the second group of rolled outcomes as the selected wager outcome. The second payout multiplier 232 is established for the third wager indicator 240, and the fourth wager indicator 242. A player establishing a second wager places a second wager amount on the third or fourth indicator 240, 242 to indicate the selected wager outcome. The rolled outcome is compared to the selected wager outcomes of the second wager area 228, and a second payout is disbursed if the rolled outcome matches the selected wager outcomes. The second payout is equal to an amount as a function of a product of the wager amount of the second wager and the second payout multiplier 232. For example, of the second payout multiplier 232 could be set as one for the third and fourth wager indicator 240, 242, meaning that the payout is equal to the wager amount. Therefore, a match between the rolled outcome and the selected wager outcome would double the wager amount. However, if the selected wager does not match the rolled outcome the house collects the wager amount. It should be understood that the second payout multiplier 232 could be of any multiplier to establish variations of payouts for the third and fourth wager indicators 240, 242.
The third wager area 230 is established and presents a wager indicator 244 for each possible rolled outcome of the dice. A third payout multiplier 234 is established for each possible rolled outcome. A third wager is established by a player placing a wager amount on a selected wager indicator 244 in the third wager area to define a selected wager outcome. The player places the third wager on the player's prediction of the next rolled outcome. The payout is determined by comparing the rolled outcome to the selected wager outcome of the third wager. If the rolled outcome matches the selected wager outcome of the third wager, then a third payout equal to an amount as a function of a product of the wager amount of the third wager and the third payout multiplier 34. However, if the selected wager does not match the rolled outcome the house collects the wager amount.
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One embodiment of the dice game includes the use of a pair of six sided die 118. The dice 118 each have six faces 120 and each face 120 presents one of the following fractional numbers ½, ¼, ⅛, −½, −¼ and −1/8. Therefore, the possible rolled outcomes are 1, ¾, ⅝, ½, ⅜, ¼, ⅛, −1, −¾, −⅝, −½, −⅜, −¼, −⅛, and a zero. The first wager area 26 presents the first wager indicator 136 to indicate the first group of numbers being the positive rolled outcomes, i.e., 1, ¾, ⅝, ½, ⅜, ¼, ⅛ and the second wager indicator 38 to indicate the second group of numbers being the negative rolled outcomes, i.e., −1, −¾, −⅝, −½, −⅜, −¼, −⅛. The second wager area 128 presents the third wager indicator 140 for the first group and the fourth wager indicator 142 for the second group of numbers. The third wager area 130 presents the wager indicators 144 for each of the possible rolled outcomes. A player establishes a player wager on one of the wager indicators 136, 138, 140, 142, 144 to define the selected wager outcome. The dice 118 are rolled and top faces 120 are algebraically summed to determine the rolled outcome. The rolled outcome is compared to the selected wager outcome to determine a winning match. A player having a winning match is paid the establish payout multiplier for the wager indicators 136, 138, 140, 142, 144 in each of the wager areas 126, 128, 130.
A winning match in the first wager area 126 to determine the payout results the fractional payout multiplier is determined for the rolled outcome, for this embodiment absolute value of the rolled outcome of dice 118. For example, a rolled outcome of ¾ or −¾ has a fractional payout multiplier of ¾ or 0.75. Therefore, each winning match in the first wager area 126 the payout is determined as a function of the product of the wager amount multiplied by fractional payout multiplier, i.e., the absolute value of the rolled outcome multiplied by the wager amount. A player wager in the first wager area 126 on a wager outcome other than the rolled outcome results in the payout as calculated being subtracted from the player wager amount. Also, if the rolled outcome is zero the wagers in the first wager area 126 are left as a push. This embodiment of the dice simplifies the determination of the fractional payout multiplier since it is equal to the absolute value of the rolled outcome. Additional versions of this simplification could include other fractional values or each face 120 could be an equivalent percentage rather than the fractional value, i.e., 12.5%, 25%, and 50% and the fractional payout multiplier could be determine from the sum of the rolled dice in that situation as a percentage increase for a winning match or a percentage decrease for other wagers in the first wager area. Also, as stated before the faces 120 of the dice and the rolled outcome could be any series of number or symbols each having a corresponding fractional payout multiplier.
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Additionally the game can be implemented on a variety of play surfaces 14. One embodiment, as shown in
A software version 510, as shown in
Gaming Device Implemented as a Slot Machine
With particular reference to
Directional and/or positional and/or precision bets may be offered.
The display 704 presents to a patron one or more reels 706. In the illustrated embodiment, the display 704 includes four reels 706A, 706B, 706C, 706D, although it should be noted that the game apparatus 10 may be implemented with more or less reels 706. One or more reel positions for each reel 706 are displayed in the display 704. Each reel position has an associated fractional value.
Before each play of the game, the player makes a wager which includes a stake (which be in terms of credits or a monetary value) and a chosen outcome. Once the player has made their wager, game play may be initiated automatically or based on player input. The player may also be given the option to chose one or more paylines. In the illustrated embodiment, the player may chose one or more horizontal paylines. Although the player may also be given the option to chosen non-horizontal paylines, including vertical paylines. As in a standard slot machine, once game play is initiated, the reels 706 rotate (or appear) to rotate. When the reel(s) are stopped, based on the factional value associated with the reel positions on the reels 706 of the chosen payline(s), the player's stake may be modified.
In the case of a single reel slot machine, the value associated with the reel position on the selected payline becomes the fractional payout multiplier.
In the case of a multiple reel slot machine, the sum of the values associated with the reel positions on the selected payline is the fractional payout multiplier.
For example for a quadruple reel slot machine, the values associated with the reel positions on each reel may be from the set of: −0.25, −0.20, −0.15, −0.10, −0.05, +0.05, +0.10, +0.15, +0.20, and +0.25.
For example for a double reel slot machine, the values associated with the reel positions on each reel may be from the set of: −½, −⅜, −¼, −⅛, +⅛. +¼, +½, and +⅜.
In the illustrated embodiment, the display 704 includes four reels 708A, 708B, 708C, 708D, and includes three horizontal paylines 710A, 710B, 710C. The display 704 also includes three corresponding bet areas: bet area 1 712A, bet area 2 712B, and bet area 3 712C. Each bet area 1 allows the player to make a wager on the selected payline.
Gaming Device Implemented as a Roulette Game
With particular reference to
Directional and/or positional and/or precision bets may be offered.
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In the illustrated embodiment, the roulette wheel 804 includes a track 806 defined by an outer wall 808 and a central wall 810. The track 806 is separated into a plurality of cassettes 812 for receiving a roulette ball (not shown).
Each cassette 812 has an associated fractional value. The fractional value may be printed or displayed in each cassette. Optionally, alternate or representational symbols may be displayed in each cassette, e.g., color-coded numbers as in a similar to a standard roulette wheel.
One or more players may place a wager, including a stake and a chosen outcome. In discussed above, there are generally three types of bets offered a positional bet, a directional bet, or a precision bet.
In a mechanical implementation, the player(s)' wagers may be placed with chips and managed by a croupier, as in a standard roulette type game. Alternatively, the player(s)' wagers may be placed and managed electronically with the aid of touch-screen display devices 816 (see
In the computer implementation or simulation, the actual outcome is randomly determined by the controller 14 and simulated on the virtual wheel 804.
In a single roulette 804 implementation, the associated fractional value of the corresponding cassette of the actual outcome is the fractional multiplier value (see above). The actual symbols or fractional values may be chosen from a set of predetermined values. Sample sets include, but are not limited to:
- Sample set #1: {−1, −0.9, −0.8, −0.7, −0.6, −0.5, −0.4, −0.3, −0.2, −0.1, 0, +0.1, +0.2, +0.3, +0.4, +0.5, +0.6, +0.7, +0.8, +0.9, +1.0}
- Sample set #2: {−1, −⅞, −¾, −⅝, −½, −⅜, −¼, −⅛, 0, +⅛, +¼, +⅜, +½, +⅝, +¾, +⅞, +1}
With reference to
For a two wheel implementation, the fractional values associated with the cassette of each wheel will generally be between −½ and +½, such that the range of the sum of the two fractional values will be equal or between −1 and +1.
The single roulette wheel 804 or the multiple roulette wheels 804A, 804B gaming device 10 may be implemented as a mechanical device or as a computer implementation or simulation, i.e., a virtual wheel.
With specific reference to
Gaming Device Implemented as a Card Game
With particular reference to
Directional and/or positional and/or precision bets may be offered.
In one embodiment, after each player(s) makes a wager, each player is dealt one or more cards.
Each card has an associated fractional value.
If only one card is dealt to each player, then the fractional payout multiplier for each player is equal to the fractional value of their card. Generally, the fractional value of each card is equal to or between −1 and +1.
If multiple cards are dealt to each player, then the fractional payout multiplier for each player is generally equal to the sum of the fractional values associated with their cards. Generally, the sum of the fractional values of each card cannot exceed −1 or +1.
An example of a two card game 820 is shown in
Each player may make a positional, a precision or a directional bet or wager. The result of each bet is handled in a manner similar as discussed above.
Gaming Device Implemented as a Gambling Wheel
With specific reference
Directional and/or positional and/or precision bets may be offered.
The gambling or rotation wheel 824 has a plurality of chambers 826 which are separated by resisting members or pegs 828. Each chamber 826 has an associated fractional value which may be printed thereon. The wheel 824 includes a resisting lever 830.
A player or players may make wager, each including a chosen outcome and a stake. One of the players may initiate rotation of the gambling or rotating wheel 824. In a mechanical implementation of the gambling wheel 824, the wheel's rotation is slowed and ultimately stopped by the resisting lever 830 and the resisting members 826. In a computer or simulation implementation, the actual outcome may be randomly determined (although, it should be noted as indicated above, that each chambers 826 does not necessarily have the same probability).
Each chamber 826 has an associated fractional value. The game apparatus 10 may utility one or multiple gambling wheels 824. In a single gambling wheel implementation, the fractional value associated with the actual outcome, i.e., one of the chambers 826 becomes the fractional payout multiplier. Thus, the fractional values of the chambers will generally have values equal to or between +1 and −1.
In a multiple gambling wheel implementation, the fractional payout multiplier will be equal to the sum of the fractional values of the outcome chamber 826 from each gambling wheel 824. The fractional payout multiplier will generally have a value equal to or between +1 and −1. Thus, for example, in a two wheel implementation, the fractional values associated with the chambers will not exceed +/−½.
Each player may make a positional, a precision or a directional bet or wager. The result of each bet is handled in a manner similar as discussed above.
Gaming Device Implemented as a Lottery Wheel
With specific reference
Directional and/or positional and/or precision bets may be offered.
The gambling or rotation wheel 840 has an interior cavity 842 for holding a plurality of lottery balls 844. Each lottery ball 844 has an associated fractional value which may be printed thereon. The lottery wheel 840 includes an opening 848 which may include a door for allowing the lottery balls 844 to drop or be removed from the wheel 840.
A player or players may make wager, each including a chosen outcome and a stake. One of the players may initiate rotation of the gambling or rotating wheel 840. In a mechanical implementation of the lottery wheel 824, the wheel 840 will stop rotating and one of the lottery balls 844 will be removed. In a computer or simulation implementation, the actual outcome may be randomly determined (although, it should be noted as indicated above, that each chambers 826 does not necessarily have the same probability).
The game apparatus 10 may utility one or multiple lottery wheels 840. In a single lottery wheel implementation, the fractional value associated with the actual outcome, i.e., one of the lottery balls 844, becomes the fractional payout multiplier. Thus, the fractional values of the lottery balls 844 will generally have values equal to or between +1 and −1.
In a multiple lottery wheel implementation, the fractional payout multiplier will be equal to the sum of the fractional values of the lottery ball 844 from each gambling wheel 824. The fractional payout multiplier will generally have a value equal to or between +1 and −1. Thus, for example, in a two wheel implementation, the fractional values associated with the balls 844 will not exceed +/−½.
Each player may make a positional, a precision or a directional bet or wager. The result of each bet is handled in a manner similar as discussed above.
Obviously, many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. The invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A gaming apparatus, comprising:
- an outcome generator to generate an actual outcome, the actual outcome being one of a plurality of possible outcomes; and,
- a controller coupled to the outcome generator for establishing a fractional payout multiplier for each possible outcome of the random outcome generator, for allowing a player to place a wager, the wager including a stake and a chosen outcome, the chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game, and for modifying the stake as a function of the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome.
2. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the outcome generator is one of a one or more roulette wheels, a slot machine, a deck of playing cards, a table game, a lottery wheel, a gambling wheel, two or more dice, or any combination thereof.
3. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 1, wherein one or more of the fractional payout multipliers are negative and one or more of the fractional payout multipliers are positive.
4. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the chosen outcome is either positive or negative and the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome if the fractional payout multiplier of the actual outcome is positive or negative, respectively.
5. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 1, the outcome generator, in establishing an actual outcome of the game randomly, establishes first and second primary outcomes of the game, each primary outcome having an associated fractional value, and adds the fractional values associated with the first and second primary outcomes of the game to establish the actual outcome of the game.
6. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 5, wherein the sum of the fractional values associated with the first and second primary outcomes may be positive or negative.
7. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 6, wherein the chosen outcome is either positive or negative and the actual outcome is equal to the chosen outcome if the sum of the fractional outcome is positive or negative, respectively.
8. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 1, the controller for reducing the wager as a function of the wager and the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome is not equal to the chosen outcome.
9. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 1, wherein the gaming apparatus is implemented as one of a table game or software run on one or more computers or a computer network.
10. A method for providing a game, the game having a plurality of possible outcomes, including the steps of:
- establishing a fractional payout multiplier for each possible outcome;
- allowing a player to place a wager on a chosen outcome, the wager including a stake and a chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game;
- randomly establishing an actual outcome of the game, the actual outcome being one of the possible outcomes; and,
- modifying the stake as a function of the wager and the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome.
11. A method, as set forth in claim 10, wherein the actual outcome is established using a controller.
12. A method, as set forth in claim 10, wherein the actual outcome is established using one of a one or more roulette wheels, a slot machine, a table game, a deck of playing cards, a lottery wheel, a gambling wheel, two or more dice, or any combination thereof.
13. A method, as set forth in claim 12, including the step of simulating the one of a one or more roulette wheels, a slot machine, a deck of playing cards, a lottery wheel, a gambling wheel, or any combination thereof outcome generator using a computer.
14. A method, as set forth in claim 10, wherein one or more of the fractional payout multipliers are negative and one or more of the fractional payout multipliers are positive.
15. A method, as set forth in claim 14, wherein the chosen outcome is either positive or negative and the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome if the fractional payout multiplier of the actual outcome is positive or negative, respectively.
16. A method, as set forth in claim 10, wherein the step of establishing an actual outcome of the game includes the steps of:
- randomly establishing first and second primary outcomes of the game, each primary outcome having an associated fractional value; and
- adding the fractional values associated with the first and second primary outcomes of the game to establish the actual outcome of the game.
17. A method, as set forth in claim 16, wherein the sum of the fractional values associated with the first and second primary outcomes may be positive or negative.
18. A method, as set forth in claim 17, wherein the chosen outcome is either positive or negative and the actual outcome is equal to the chosen outcome if the sum of the fractional outcome is positive or negative, respectively.
19. A method, as set forth in claim 10, including the step of reducing the wager as a function of the wager and the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome is not equal to the chosen outcome.
20. A method, as set forth in claim 10, wherein the game is implemented as one of a table game or software run on one or more computers or a computer network.
21. A slot gaming apparatus, comprising:
- an outcome generator to generate an actual outcome, the actual outcome being one of a plurality of possible outcomes, the outcome generator having at least one a rotating reel, the at least one rotating reel having one or more reel positions, each reel position having an associated fractional value, the outcome generator having one or more paylines being composed of at least one reel position; and,
- a controller for rotating the at least one reel and establishing an actual outcome, the actual outcome having a fractional payout multiplier, the fractional payout multiplier determined as a function of the fractional values of the at least one reel position of one of the paylines, the controller for allowing a player to place a wager, the wager including a stake and a chosen outcome, the chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game, and for modifying the stake as a function of the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome.
22. A gaming apparatus, comprising:
- at least one roulette wheel, the at least one roulette wheel having a track with a plurality of cassettes, each cassette having an associated fractional value, the at least one roulette wheel for generating an actual outcome, the actual outcome including one of the cassettes; and,
- a controller coupled to the roulette for establishing a fractional payout multiplier for each possible outcome of the at least one roulette wheel, for allowing a player to place a wager, the wager including a stake and a chosen outcome, the chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game, and for modifying the stake as a function of the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome.
23. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 22, wherein the at least one roulette wheel is a mechanical device or a virtual wheel.
24. A gaming apparatus, comprising:
- an outcome generator to generate an actual outcome, the actual outcome being one of a plurality of possible outcomes, the outcome generator including a deck of cards, wherein at least one card is dealt to a player, the cards having an associated fractional value; and,
- a controller coupled to the outcome generator for establishing a fractional payout multiplier for each possible outcome of the random outcome generator, for allowing a player to place a wager, the wager including a stake and a chosen outcome, the chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game, and for modifying the stake as a function of the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome.
25. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 24, the cards are virtual cards.
26. A gaming apparatus, comprising:
- at least one gambling wheel to generate an actual outcome, the actual outcome being one of a plurality of possible outcomes, the gambling wheel having a plurality of chambers, each chamber having an associated fractional value; and,
- a controller coupled to the outcome generator for establishing a fractional payout multiplier for each possible outcome of the gambling wheel, for allowing a player to place a wager, the wager including a stake and a chosen outcome, the chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game, and for modifying the stake as a function of the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome.
27. A gaming apparatus, comprising:
- a lottery wheel forming a cavity and having a plurality of lottery balls located in the cavity, each lottery ball having an associated fractional value, the lottery wheel for generating an actual outcome, the actual outcome being one of a plurality of possible outcomes; and,
- a controller coupled to the lottery wheel for establishing a fractional payout multiplier for each possible outcome of the lottery wheel, for allowing a player to place a wager, the wager including a stake and a chosen outcome, the chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game, and for modifying the stake as a function of the fractional payout multiplier corresponding to the chosen outcome if the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome.
28. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 27, wherein the lottery wheel is a mechanical device or a virtual wheel.
29. A gaming apparatus, comprising:
- an outcome generator to generate a plurality of primary outcomes, each primary outcome having a primary value from a set of possible of values, the set of possible values having a predetermined number of positive values and an equal number of opposite negative numbers; and,
- a controller coupled to the outcome generator for allowing a player to place a wager, the wager including a chosen outcome, for establishing an actual outcome of the game by summing the primary values of the primary outcomes and paying to the player a payout if the actual outcome matches the chosen outcome.
30. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 29, wherein the outcome generator is one of a one or more roulette wheels, a slot machine, a deck of playing cards, a table game, a lottery wheel, a gambling wheel, two or more dice, or any combination thereof.
31. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 29, wherein one or more of the actual outcomes are negative and one or more of the actual outcomes are positive.
32. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 31, wherein the chosen outcome is either positive or negative and the actual outcome equals the chosen outcome if the actual outcome is positive or negative, respectively.
33. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 32, wherein the payout is equal to 2 times the stake.
34. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 29, the outcome generator, in establishing an actual outcome of the game randomly, establishes first and second primary outcomes of the game, each primary outcome having an associated fractional value and adds the fractional values associated with the first and second primary outcomes of the game to establish the actual outcome of the game.
35. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 34, wherein the sum of the fractional values associated with the first and second primary outcomes may be positive or negative.
36. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 35, wherein the chosen outcome is either positive or negative and the actual outcome is equal to the chosen outcome if the sum of the fractional outcome is positive or negative, respectively.
37. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 34, wherein the chosen outcome is a number and the actual chosen outcome is equal to the chosen outcome if the sum of the fractional values is equal to the chosen outcome.
38. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 34, wherein the chosen outcome is a number and the actual chosen outcome is equal to the chosen outcome if the absolute value of the sum of the fractional outcome is equal to the chosen outcome.
39. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 29, wherein the gaming apparatus is implemented as one of a table game or software run on one or more computers or a computer network.
40. A method for providing a game, the game having a plurality of possible outcomes, including the steps of:
- establishing a plurality of primary outcomes, each primary outcome having a primary value from a set of possible of values, the set of possible values having a predetermined number of positive values and an equal number of opposite negative values;
- allowing a player to place a wager, the wager including a stake and a chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game;
- establishing an actual outcome of the game by summing the primary values of the primary outcomes; and,
- paying to the player a payout if the actual outcome matches the chosen outcome ran.
41. A slot gaming apparatus, comprising:
- an outcome generator to generate an actual outcome, the actual outcome being one of a plurality of possible outcomes, the outcome generator having a plurality of rotating reels, each rotating reel having one or more reel positions, each reel position having an associated primary value, each primary value being from a set of possible of values having a predetermined number of positive values and an equal number of opposite negative values, the outcome generator having one or more paylines being composed of at least one reel position; and,
- a controller for rotating the reels and establishing an actual outcome, the actual outcome determined as a sum of the primary values of the at least one reel position of one of the paylines, the controller for allowing a player to place a wager, the wager including a stake and a chosen outcome, the chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game, and for paying to the player a payout if the actual outcome matches the chosen outcome.
42. A gaming apparatus, comprising:
- a plurality of roulette wheels, each roulette wheel having a track with a plurality of cassettes, each cassette having an associated value, each value being from a set of possible of values having a predetermined number of positive values and an equal number of opposite negative values, each roulette wheel for generating a primary outcome, the primary outcome including one of the cassettes; and,
- a controller coupled to the roulette wheel for allowing a player to place a wager, the wager including a stake and a chosen outcome, the chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game, for establishing an actual outcome of the game, the actual outcome determined as a sum of the primary values associated with the cassette of the primary outcome of each roulette wheel, and for paying to the player a payout if the actual outcome matches the chosen outcome.
43. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 42, wherein the at least one roulette wheel is a mechanical device.
44. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 42, wherein the at least one roulette wheel is a virtual wheel.
45. A gaming apparatus, comprising:
- an outcome generator to establish a plurality of primary outcomes, each primary outcome having a primary value from a set of possible values, the set of possible values having a predetermined number of positive values and an equal number of opposite negative values, the outcome generator including a deck of cards, wherein at least one card is dealt to a player, each card being associated with a primary outcome; and,
- a controller coupled to the outcome generator for allowing a player to place a wager, the wager including a stake and a chosen outcome, the chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game, for establishing an actual outcome of the game by summing the primary values of the primary outcomes and for paying to the player a payout if the actual outcome matches the chosen outcome.
46. A gaming apparatus, as set forth in claim 29, the cards are virtual cards.
47. A gaming apparatus, comprising:
- at least one gambling wheel to establish a plurality of primary outcomes, each primary outcome having a primary value from a set of possible values, the set of possible values having a predetermined number of positive values and an equal number of opposite negative values, the gambling wheel having a plurality of chambers, each chamber being associated with a primary outcome; and,
- a controller coupled to the outcome generator for allowing a player to place a wager, the wager including a stake and a chosen outcome, the chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game, for establishing an actual outcome of the game by summing the primary values of the primary outcomes and for paying to the player a payout if the actual outcome matches the chosen outcome.
48. A gaming apparatus, comprising:
- at least one lottery wheel to establish a plurality of primary outcomes, each primary outcome having a primary value from a set of possible values, the set of possible values having a predetermined number of positive values and an equal number of opposite negative values, the at least one lottery wheel forming a cavity and having a plurality of lottery balls located in the cavity, each lottery ball being associated with a primary outcome; and,
- a controller coupled to the outcome generator for allowing a player to place a wager, the wager including a stake and a chosen outcome, the chosen outcome being one of the possible outcomes of the game, for establishing an actual outcome of the game by summing the primary values of the primary outcomes and for paying to the player a payout, if the actual outcome matches the chosen outcome.
Type: Application
Filed: Dec 12, 2005
Publication Date: Apr 5, 2007
Inventor: Alexander Gak (Fort Lee, NJ)
Application Number: 11/299,446
International Classification: A63F 9/24 (20060101); A63F 9/04 (20060101);