Patents Assigned to Gaming Arts, LLC
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Patent number: 10553076Abstract: Systems and methods include a gaming device configured to receive a monetary value and a user interface configured to enable a player to select a wager for a game of chance and enable the player to initiate a cash out operation. The gaming device also includes a processor programmed to add the monetary value to a credit balance for the player, deduct the selected wager from the credit balance, and decrease the credit balance in response to the cash out operation. A prize selector is also provided that includes a plurality of randomly or skill based or partially skill based selectable bonus prizes that are selectable by operating the prize selector to oscillate or rotate the prize selector until the prize selector stops at a stopping position. The player is enabled to influence the stopping or starting position of the prize selector to influence the prize that is selected.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: GAMING ARTS, LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Patent number: 10504331Abstract: A wagering game system and method include a skill-based bonus game for a game of chance that enables a player to win a bonus prize or select one of a plurality of bonus prizes, the bonus game having a bonus prize input device configured to be manipulated by the player to perform a task having an outcome that determines whether the player wins a bonus prize or selects one of the bonus prizes. A processor adjusts difficulty of performing the task based upon identity of the player. Player identity may be determined by a reward card, mobile phone, tablet, or similar device.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Patent number: 10497218Abstract: A wagering game system and method having a sports-themed bonus game to win a bonus prize, or to select one of a plurality of bonus prizes, include a gaming device having a monetary input device, a user interface, and a processor programmed to add the monetary value to a credit balance, deduct the selected wager from the credit balance, and decrease the credit balance in response to the cash out operation. The bonus game enables the player to win a bonus prize, or select one of a plurality of bonus prizes, using a bonus prize input device to control simulated motion of a displayed sports figure to perform a sports skill, wherein results of the sports skill determine whether the player wins the bonus prize, or which bonus prize is selected. The processor is programmed to adjust difficulty of the sports skill based upon a skill level of the player.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Patent number: 10497217Abstract: A wagering game system and method having a skill-based arcade-style bonus game to win a bonus prize or to select one of a plurality of bonus prizes include a gaming device having a monetary input device, a user interface enabling a player to select a wager for a game of chance and initiate a cash out operation, and a processor programmed to add the monetary value to a credit balance, deduct the wager from the credit balance, and decrease the credit balance in response to the cash out operation. A skill-based bonus game enables the player to win or select a bonus prize and includes a plurality of player selectable indicia. The player is enabled to select winning combinations of the indicia to win or to select the bonus prize. The processor is programmed to adjust at least one bonus game parameter based on a skill level of the player.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Patent number: 10497216Abstract: A wagering game system and method include a bonus game for a game of chance that enables a player to win a bonus prize or select one of a plurality of bonus prizes. The bonus game receives input from a bonus prize input device configured to be manipulated by the player to perform a skill-based task having an outcome that has an influence on selection of one of the bonus prizes. A processor applies a randomness adjustment to the task or the outcome to further influence winning of, or selection of, one of the bonus prizes. The randomness adjustment is based on a skill level of the player. The skill level of the player may be adjusted based on wagering activity, prize history, or other factors.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Patent number: 10373433Abstract: A player comp system and method may include a gaming device having a processor programmed to provide a game of chance to a player. A player comp indicator provides a notification output based on a signal received from a remote computer that calculates comp eligibility points based on gameplay data and at least one comp eligibility criterion. The comp indicator may provide a visual notification, such as a light, LED, or a voucher or ticket provided to the player or an attendant.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Patent number: 10242531Abstract: Systems and methods enable one or more players to play a game of chance. A system includes a processor and a memory device configured to store processor executable instructions to provide a game of chance in which a plurality of house indicia is selected from a pool of house indicia and in which one or more player indicia is provided. The processor is programmed by the instructions to randomly select a predetermined number of house indicia from the pool of house indicia, provide a random chance of selecting a bonus indicia, determine whether a winning number of matching indicia has been achieved by identifying each player indicia that matches one of the selected predetermined number of house indicia, and present a bonus to the player upon a determination that the bonus indicia matches a player indicia and that a winning number of matching indicia has been achieved.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Publication number: 20190035221Abstract: Systems and methods include a gaming device configured to receive a monetary value and a user interface configured to enable a player to select a wager for a game of chance and enable the player to initiate a cash out operation. The gaming device also includes a processor programmed to add the monetary value to a credit balance for the player, deduct the selected wager from the credit balance, and decrease the credit balance in response to the cash out operation. A prize selector is also provided that includes a plurality of randomly or skill based or partially skill based selectable bonus prizes that are selectable by operating the prize selector to oscillate or rotate the prize selector until the prize selector stops at a stopping position. The player is enabled to influence the stopping or starting position of the prize selector to influence the prize that is selected.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: January 31, 2019Applicant: GAMING ARTS, LLCInventors: David COLVIN, Eric D. COLVIN
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Patent number: 10068434Abstract: Systems and methods include a gaming device configured to receive a monetary value and a user interface configured to enable a player to select a wager for a game of chance and enable the player to initiate a cash out operation. The gaming device also includes a processor programmed to add the monetary value to a credit balance for the player, deduct the selected wager from the credit balance, and decrease the credit balance in response to the cash out operation. A prize selector is also provided that includes a plurality of randomly or skill based or partially skill based selectable bonus prizes that are selectable by operating the prize selector to oscillate or rotate the prize selector until the prize selector stops at a stopping position. The player is enabled to influence the stopping or starting position of the prize selector to influence the prize that is selected.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Patent number: 9852582Abstract: Systems and methods provide a comp policy associated with a game of chance. A gaming device includes a processor programmed to provide the game of chance to a player. A first computing device is configured to implement the comp policy that includes at least one comp available to the player and at least one comp eligibility criterion for determining whether the player is eligible for the at least one comp. The player accrues progress towards meeting the at least one comp eligibility criterion at an accrual rate. A second computing device is coupled to the first computing device. The second computing device is configured to transmit data to said first computing device to adjust the accrual progress.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Patent number: 9830776Abstract: Systems and methods provide a comp policy associated with a game of chance. A gaming device includes a processor programmed to present the game of chance to a player, wherein gameplay data is generated during play of the game of chance. The gaming device also includes a user interface device configured to receive input from the player to enable the player to play the game of chance, and a comp indicator configured to provide an indication if the player is determined to be eligible for a comp. A computing device is coupled to the gaming device. The computing device is configured to receive the gameplay data from the gaming device, determine whether the player is eligible for the comp based on the gameplay data, and transmit data representative of whether the player is determined to be eligible for the comp to the gaming device.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Patent number: 9679442Abstract: Systems and methods for playing a game of chance include determining a winner based on the number of player indicia matching selected house indicia and continuing game play until at least one winner is determined. Embodiments include a fixed draw with prizes awarded to all players based on the number of player indicia matching house indicia, as well as a draw that continues until at least one player matches a predetermined number of house indicia. Embodiments include a player indicia selection device with available indicia arranged in rows having associated letters similar to a bingo flashboard. Player cards or tickets include at least some player indicia selectable by players, which may include players requesting an easy pick ticket with one or more randomly generated player indicia recorded at time of purchase.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2010Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLCInventors: Zak Khal, Moises Navarrete, Danny Patrick Daley, Bruce Merati
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Patent number: 9520015Abstract: Systems and methods enable one or more players to play a game of chance. A system includes a processor and a memory device configured to store processor executable instructions to provide a game of chance in which a plurality of house indicia is selected from a pool of house indicia and in which one or more player indicia is provided. The processor is programmed by the instructions to randomly select a predetermined number of house indicia from the pool of house indicia, provide a random chance of selecting a bonus indicia, determine whether a winning number of matching indicia has been achieved by identifying each player indicia that matches one of the selected predetermined number of house indicia, and present a bonus to the player upon a determination that the bonus indicia matches a player indicia and that a winning number of matching indicia has been achieved.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: GAMING ARTS LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Publication number: 20150221167Abstract: A gaming device includes a processor configured to present one or more games of chance to a player and to track a gameplay associated with the one or more games of chance for the player. The gaming device also includes a user input device configured to receive input from the player to enable the player to play the one or more games of chance, and a comp indicator configured to indicate whether the player is eligible to receive a comp based on the gameplay of the player. The system further includes determining if casino personnel properly presented comps to a player.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2013Publication date: August 6, 2015Applicant: Gaming Arts LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Patent number: 9067131Abstract: Systems and methods enable one or more players to play a game of chance. A system includes a processor and a memory device for storing instructions to provide a game of chance in which house indicia are selected from a pool of house indicia, and wherein a payout from a first pay table is awarded if a player matched a plurality of player indicia with the house indicia. The processor randomly selects a plurality of house indicia, provides a random chance of selecting at least one bonus indicia, determines whether player indicia within a pattern match the house indicia, and provides a payout to the player if the bonus indicia matches at least one player indicia within the pattern and if each player indicia within the pattern are matched by the house indicia. The payout is based on a second pay table that is different from the first pay table.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Patent number: 9022851Abstract: Systems and methods enable one or more players to play games of chance. A system includes a memory device configured to store instructions that are executable by a processor to provide a game of chance in which a plurality of house indicia is selected from a pool of house indicia. The system also includes a processor. When the processor executes the instructions, the processor is programmed to present to a player a plurality of games or game varieties of the games, and enable the player to select one of the plurality of games or game varieties. The processor is further programmed to present a first outcome or a second outcome to the player based on which game or game variety is selected and based on whether a bonus indicia is randomly selected. The bonus indicia is included within the selected house indicia.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Publication number: 20140256393Abstract: Systems and methods enable a player to play a game of chance. The methods include providing a player card to be used with the game, wherein the player card includes a predetermined number of spaces for displaying player indicia. A processor enables a player to select one of a plurality of available patterns for the player card, wherein a plurality of the spaces is included within each of the available patterns. The processor also enables the player to select a plurality of player indicia for the selected pattern, wherein each player indicia is displayed within one of the spaces included within the selected pattern. A plurality of house indicia is randomly selected. The processor determines whether the house indicia matches the selected player indicia for the selected pattern, and determines a payout based upon the determination whether the house indicia matches the selected player indicia for the selected pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: GAMING ARTS LLCInventor: Moises Navarrete
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Patent number: D814575Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2016Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: GAMING ARTS, LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Patent number: D846651Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Gaming Arts, LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin
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Patent number: D847906Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2018Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: GAMING ARTS, LLCInventors: David Colvin, Eric D. Colvin