Abstract: Systems and methods for collaborative gaming are described herein. In some embodiments, a system comprises a computer system. The computer system comprises at least one processor and a memory coupled to the at least one processor. The memory stores program instructions are executable by the at least one processor to cause the computer system to perform tasks. The tasks include enabling a first user, via a first gaming device, to initiate a gaming session of a gaming application using an account of the first user, enabling a second user, via a second gaming device distinct from the first gaming device, to join the initiated gaming session; and enabling the second user, via the second gaming device, to engage in game-play in the initiated gaming session on behalf of the first user. The second user engages in the game-play using the account of the first user.

Abstract: An apparatus, including a computer, wherein the computer detects a posting of information regarding a gaming activity, gambling activity, or sporting event, and transmits a notification message to a first communication device associated with an individual. The computer receives a bet message transmitted from the first communication device or a second communication device which includes a global positioning device. The bet message contains information regarding a bet and position or location information regarding a location of the first communication device or the second communication device or position or location information is transmitted to and received at the computer. The computer determines if the bet is allowed or disallowed using the position or location information. If the bet is allowed, the computer processes information for placing the bet. If bet is disallowed, the computer processes information for disallowing the bet.

Abstract: Systems and methods herein relate to augmented reality (AR) experiences for users. One exemplary method includes determining whether a computing device, associated with a user, is within a wagering area for an event and, when the computing device is within the wagering area, accessing an event record from a wagering hub for the event. The event record includes an offer for a wager from an originating user within the wagering area. The method also includes providing an AR experience to the user including a symbol for the offer for the wager included in the event record, where the symbol includes at least one detail of the wager, and transmitting an acceptance of the offer for the wager to the wagering hub based on an input, by the user, directed to the offer in the AR experience.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reactive target system including at least one target panel supported by a respective target positioning unit, and a shooter communications device. The target panel includes first and second electrically conductive layers positioned between first and second outer reinforcement layers, and separated by an electrically insulating layer. The first electrically conductive layer includes a plurality of electrically isolated target zones and a corresponding plurality of electrical connection sites. The second electrically conductive layer provides a common conductor zone and a corresponding electrical connection site. Each of the electrical connection sites are configured to be pierced by and electrically couple to a respective electrical contact element of an attachment mechanism on the target positioning unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is a gaming system including a gaming machine. In response to a triggering event, the gaming system initiates play of a feature game including a plurality of standard symbols and value symbols, the value symbols being associated with one or more values. Value symbols adjacent to one another are combined into a larger composite symbol and held in place on a display device, the standard symbols then replaced with replacement symbols randomly selected from the standard and value symbols. When the replacement symbols include another value symbol adjacent to the composite symbol, the new value symbol is also combined with the composite symbol, increasing its size. At the conclusion of the feature game, a reel associated with the composite symbol is displayed and spun to select an award from a set of possible awards based on the size of the composite symbol.

Abstract: A casino chip tray monitoring system configured for use with a casino game is provided. The casino chip tray includes a casino chip tray having a plurality of chip tubes and one or more displays associated with the casino chip tray. A plurality of gaming chips and/or a plurality of coins are arranged in the plurality of chip tubes. An imaging device is configured to scan the plurality of gaming chips and/or the plurality of coins arranged in the plurality of chip tubes and further configured to discern individual gaming chips from other gaming chips. A total dollar value of the plurality of gaming chips and/or the plurality of coins arranged in the plurality of chip tubes is calculated from an imaging device scan of the plurality of gaming chips and/or the plurality of coins and displayed on the one or more displays.

Abstract: Various aspects of the subject technology relate to systems, methods, and machine-readable media for automated real-time engagement in an interactive environment. The disclosed system provides for producing a series of game challenges that replicate scenarios of a real-life event, and soliciting users to engage the series of game challenges to win an in-game reward. In some aspects, an extraction server engine obtains a live feed from a service provider of the real-life event and converts, on a periodic basis, the live feed into a parsed feed with a predetermined number of events. The extraction server engine then feeds its output to a trained neural network, which then selects a subset of the predetermined number of events. The trained neural network feeds the selections to a game server engine, which then feeds the selected events as in-game event challenges to a game client for presentation to an end user.

Abstract: The electronic gaming machine (EGM) and methods of the present disclosure improve gaming technology and provide enhanced physical player interaction. In various embodiments, the EGM includes a display device configured to display 3D images to a player without requiring the player to wear 3D glasses, a player eye or head tracker configured to track movement of either the eyes or the head of the player, a player hand position locator configured to determine one or more positions of at least one of the player's hands in front of the display device, and a player tactile feedback provider configured to provide tactile feedback to at least one of the player's hands to provide enhanced physical player interaction in association with one or more plays of a primary or bonus game or other EGM functionality.

Abstract: An operation detector has a common operation portion in which the operation content is shared for a certain length of time after the start of the operation, and detects the start of either a slide operation associated with a command to move a three-dimensional character operated by a player in a virtual space, or a flick operation associated with another command. After the start of the operation is detected, in the common operation period, a model processor moves the three-dimensional character in the virtual space. After this, if the operation detector has detected a slide operation, the model processor moves the three-dimensional character without interruption in the movement processing in the common operation period.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present concept provide gaming devices configured for linked game play. First and second gaming devices that are separately playable by first and second players are electronically linked so that a gaming event being played at the first gaming device may also be being played at the second gaming device. Also provided is a method of sharing game play across multiple gaming devices, where the method includes receiving a wager from a first player at a first gaming device, receiving a wager from a second player at a second gaming device, initiating a gaming event that is displayed at the first and second gaming devices, and awarding prizes associated with gaming outcomes displayed at the first and second gaming devices. These and other arrangements of the present concept may allow cooperative or competitive game play between the first and second player.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, there is provided a game controller including: a trigger button rotatable between a first position and a second position by rotating about a rotation axis, the trigger button being depressible in a direction to activate a switch when the trigger button is in the first position, wherein the direction is at least substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis; and a locking mechanism configured to constrain rotation of the trigger button when the trigger button is in the first position, and further configured to constrain rotation of the trigger button when the trigger button is in the second position.

Abstract: An electronic processing system, and a method of operation thereof, including: a source module for providing a voting content of a game for utilizing a content voting feature in a social gaming network; a vote module, coupled to the source module, for generating votes for the game based on the voting content by selecting a game title of the game in a voting timeframe during a development of the game, the votes generated for exclusive memberships; and a result module, coupled to the vote module, for generating a voting result based on the votes in the voting timeframe for displaying on a screen.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method of providing hazard information by an electronic device, comprising determining: determining a location of an electronic device in relation to hazards in a geographic region of interest, the location of the electronic device being determined by a location determining unit of the electronic device and the location of the hazards being determined from map data accessible to the electronic device; displaying, in a first display mode on a display of the electronic device, an indication of the hazards in the geographic region of interest in relation to a scale indicative of a distance from the location of the electronic device; and displaying, in response to a predetermined user input, in a second display mode on the display, an indication of one or more of the hazards in a portion of the geographic region of interest, each indication being associated with at least one item of distance information indicative of a distance of the hazard from the location of the

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, a system includes a virtual reality attraction system. The virtual reality attraction system includes virtual reality (VR) and/or augmented reality (AR) headgear configured to display AR images and/or VR images to a user, and at least one user-assisted vehicle configured to accommodate the user. The vehicle includes a frame configured to permit the user to provide at least partial motor power to move the vehicle within the attraction. The frame defines a boundary about the user. The vehicle also includes a harness coupled to the frame and configured to provide support to the user when the user is in the vehicle, and a vehicle controller configured to communicate the AR and/or VR images to the virtual reality (VR) and/or augmented reality (AR) headgear.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing apparatus that enables adequately grasping the gaming environment. The information processing apparatus receives environmental information representing a gaming environment at a place where a gaming machine is installed in a gaming hall and performs image processing to create a floor map of the gaming hall in which gaming machines installed in the gaming hall are mapped to corresponding positions by associating the environmental information with the position of the gaming machine.

Abstract: The invention provides a system and methods for measuring, displaying, and comparing player performance in a multi-player computer-based gaming system. The system and methods of the invention are useful for improving a player's performance by identifying strengths and weaknesses relative to other players. The system and methods are also useful for identifying team players, identifying strengths and weaknesses of opponents, developing strategies for dealing with specific opponents, and handicapping players and teams for entertainment and for wagering.

Abstract: Vibration data for vibrating a vibrator is generated, and in accordance with a use form of a device including the vibrator, a first function or a second function is selected. Then, based on an amplitude value in the vibration data and the selected function, a new amplitude value is set, and vibration data including the set amplitude value is output to the device.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a compact multi-user gaming system, and specifically to a multi-user gaming system in the form of a gaming table, provided with an integrated automated mechanical gaming machine visibly viewable by the users during a gaming operation. The invention also relates to a corresponding control method and a computer program product.

Abstract: A computing system is configured to execute a computer program on a server and to provide a video stream of the program output to a geographically remote client over a communication network. The computing system is further configured to provide executable content of the computer program to the client over the communication network in parallel with the video stream. When a sufficient amount of the executable content has been provided to the client execution of the computer program is transitioned from the server to the client. The transition optionally includes communicating a state of the computer program from the server to the client. The executable content can be provided to the client in an order that is determined based on the state of the computer program. Those parts of the executable content deemed most likely to be necessary to support game play on the client are given priority.

Abstract: Gaming systems and methods for accumulating designated symbols, wherein the form of the designated symbols accumulated as well as the quantity of designated symbols accumulated determine whether to activate a feature in one or more plays of a first game or trigger a secondary event, such as a win of a progressive award.