Abstract: Interactive games provide a player with an opportunity to use skill and knowledge of conventional game strategy to facilitate greater player interest. The games described herein include simulated versions of blackjack, draw poker, hold'em, pick seven and roulette which are playable on video display terminals, scratch-off cards or pull tab cards interchangeably. Each casino game described herein has been modified for use with the card and video format to provide a simulated game which incorporates the strategy of the related casino game.

Abstract: The game simulating apparatus is particularly suited for playing bingo-like games such as bingo and keno. The game simulating apparatus is engineered so that it can be in the form of a pull tab type game card, a scratch off type game card, or an electronic game displayed on a video display terminal. Both sponsor's areas and player's areas are provided in the same game simulating apparatus for enhancing the suitability and interchangability of the game between different modes (i.e., pull tab cards, scratch off cards, and video display terminals) as well as for enhancing the play value and interest value for the player of the game.