"21" On the side
A method is provided for playing a card game using a deck of cards with rules to define a value of the cards in the deck, in accordance with an example. The method may include distributing a plurality of cards to a player and a dealer. A main wager may be received from the player for the plurality of cards distributed to the player and a side wager may be received from the player for the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer. The plurality of cards distributed to the dealer may be revealed when a total value of the plurality of cards distributed to the player is less than or equal to a predetermined value. The player may be rewarded for the side wager when a total of the value of the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer equals the predetermined value.
I. The Blackjack Game:
Blackjack, also known as Twenty-one (“21”) is the most widely played casino banking game in the world. Blackjack is a comparing card game between a Player and Dealer (House) and played with one or more deck(s) of 52 cards. The Player is dealt an initial two card hand with the option of drawing cards to bring the total value to 21 or less without exceeding it, so that the Dealer will lose by having a lesser hand than the Player or by exceeding 21 (aka Busting).
II. Basic Rules of Blackjack
The Player's object is to win money by creating card totals which will turn out to be higher than the Dealer's hand; but without exceeding 21. Before the cards are dealt the Players place their bets in a designated area in front of their respective place on the table.
The Dealer faces up to 7 Players and deals the cards in a clockwise rotation starting from their left most position going around twice until each Player has two cards (the Dealer included). The Players cards are either face up or face down depending on House rules. The Dealer will have one card face up and one card face down (hole card). Value of the cards are :
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- Ace=1 or 11 (according to how the Player uses the card in their best interest),
- King, Queen, Jack=10,
- 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 are valued at their natural value
On their turn, Player's must choose whether to “hit” (take a card) or “stand” (end their turn) or “double down” (double wager/typically on a total on 10 or 11 on the first two cards/and take a single card and end turn) or “split” (if the two cards have the same value, separate them to make two hands) or “surrender” (if offered-give up half your bet and retire from that round) based on the value of their first two cards.
If the Dealer's face up card is an Ace, then Players have the option to take “Insurance” before the Dealer checks his/her face down (hole card). This bet is handled independently of the main bet. This bet gives the Player an opportunity to protect their main bet. If the Dealer's face down card (hole card) is a King, Queen, Jack or 10 the Dealer has Blackjack and the main bet is lost. The Insurance bet typically pays 2:1. If at any time the Player hits (takes a card) and the value of the cards exceeds 21 they must forfeit their cards to the Dealer at which time the Player's main bet is removed and the Dealer moves onto the next Player.
The Dealer will resolve each Player's hands first before resolving theirs. The Dealer never doubles down, splits or surrenders.
Typically Dealer's draw on 16 or less, hit on all soft 17's and stands on all hard 17's (again depending on House rules). If the Dealer does not bust, each remaining Player hand that is higher than the Dealer's, wins and the Player's hands that are lower lose. If the Dealer and Player hand total match then it is a “Push” and the main bet is not won or lost.
If a Player's first two cards are a Blackjack (i.e Ace with a King, Queen, Jack or 10) the the Player wins their bet typically at 3:2 (depending on House rules) except if the Dealer also has a Blackjack then the hand is a “Push”.
III. “21” On The Side
“21” On The Side is a simple, yet fun variation of the basic Blackjack game (for both video terminal and table game) . . . with one side bet offered. The side bet involves giving the Player an opportunity to bet on the Dealer's (House) hand. The side bet is:
Side Bet—The Dealer Drawing to a 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Card 21
For example:
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- Dealer Cards 10/6/5
- Dealer Cards 7/9/6
- Dealer Cards 4/6/5/6
- Dealer Cards 8/3/4/6
- Dealer Cards 4/8/2/2/5
- Dealer Cards 5/7/3/A/5
- Dealer Cards 2/3/5/2/4/5
- Dealer Cards A/3/2/7/3/5
- Dealer Cards 2/3/2/2/5/2/5
- Dealer Cards 2/2/3/4/A/4/5
- Dealer Cards 2/2/3/4/3/A/A/5
- Dealer Cards 3/2/4/2/2/2/A/5
[Note: The Dealer hands given above are examples—there are other potential hands that can make up 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 card 21 hands.]
Simply stated “21” On The Side offers the Player an opportunity to bet on the Dealer's (House) hand—if the Dealer draws either 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 cards and they add up to 21 the Player would win.
IV. Rules for “21” On The Side
The basic rules of Blackjack still apply with these additional nine rules for the “21” On The Side bet:
1. The “21” On The Side bet has to be made at the same time the Player's main bet is made. The Player will place the main bet and the Dealer will place the “21 On The Side bet.
2. A Player cannot place a bet on the “21” On The Side without making a main bet
3. Once the cards are dealt the “21” On The Side bet cannot be taken back or added to, if made.
4. If a Player loses his main bet by exceeding 21 (busting) and also has placed a “21” On The Side bet, that bet is still alive pending the Dealer resolving their hand, so long as ALL Player's do not bust out (exceed 21) in which case the Dealer does not have to play out it's hand and will remove all “21” On The Side bets made.
5. If a Player draws to a 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 card 21 and the Dealer also draws to a 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 card 21, then the hand is a push and the main bet is not won or lost. If a Player made a “21” On The Side bet then it pays.
6. Suits (Diamonds, Hearts, Spades, Clubs) do not play a factor in determining a “21” On The Side bet outcome(s).
7. Each “21” On The Side bet that is made plays one time only—on the specific hand that it is being played.
8. If the Dealer is dealt a Blackjack then the “21” On The Side bet loses as well, if made.
9. There is a specified betting area (that must be used) on the Blackjack table for the “21 On The Side bet. This ensures game protection for the House so no bets can be taken back, added to or pass posted (once the cards are dealt) as the outcome of the bets happens after the Dealer resolves their hand.
V. Differences of 5, 6, 7 or 8 Card Charlie, Super Fun 21, Magic 21 & Player's Edge 21 vs. “21” On The Side
[5, 6, 7 or 8 Card Charlie]
In 5, 6, 7 or 8 Card Charlie hands typically reference a winning hand for the Player only. Player's do not have to make a separate wager to have that event pay them. If the Player draws 5, 6, 7 or 8 cards, without exceeding 21 they would be paid (depending on House rules) no matter the outcome of the Dealer's hand.
A Player 5 Card Charlie happens 1 in 50 hands , 6 Card Charlie happens 1 in 400 hands, 7 Card Charlie happens I in 4,600 hands. 8 Card Charlie happens 1 in 79,000 hands “21” On The Side is different in that a Player actually bets on the Dealer's (House) hand drawing to a 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 card 21.
[SuperFun 21]
In Super Fun 21 the Player automatically wins if their hand has 6 cards or more with a total of 20 or less and, when a Player's hand totals 21, consisting of 5 cards or more it gets paid 2:1 instantly.
Again, “21” On The Side is different in that a Player actually bets on the Dealer's (House) hand drawing to a 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 card 21.
[21 Magic]
21 Magic is an optional proposition wager in Blackjack whereby Player's can wager that they will achieve a point total of 21. The more cards it takes to get to 21, the higher the payout. The Player makes one bet and it pays if either a 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7+ card 21 is made.
Again, “21” On The Side is different in that a Player actually bets on the Dealer's (House) hand drawing to a 3,4, 5,6, 7, 8 card 21.
[Player's Edge 21]
This premium table game takes Blackjack to a whole new level and showcases more betting opportunities for the Player. The individual bet that will be compared herein is the 21 Bonuses. Player's that achieve a point total of 21 with 3 or more cards win additional odds on their main bet.
Again, “21” On The Side is different in that a Player actually bets on the Dealer's (House) hand drawing to a 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 card 21.
VI. Pay Table For Winning Bets
If a Player bets the “21” On The Side bet and the Dealer does draw to a 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 card 21 then the following will be paid to the Player depending on what the Dealer draws:
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- For a Dealer 3 card 21 the Player will be paid ______:______*
- For a Dealer 4 card 21 the Player will be paid ______:______*
- For a Dealer 5 card 21 the Player will be paid ______:______*
- For a Dealer 6 card 21 the Player will be paid ______:______*
- For a Dealer 7 card 21 the Player will be paid ______:______*
- For a Dealer 8 card 21 the Player will be paid ______:______*
* payouts to be determined
Claims
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3. A method for playing a card game using a deck of cards with rules to define a value of the cards in the deck, the method comprising:
- distributing a plurality of cards to a player and a dealer;
- receiving a main wager from the player for the plurality of cards distributed to the player;
- receiving a side wager from the player for the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer;
- revealing the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer when a total value of the plurality of cards distributed to the player is less than or equal to a predetermined value; and
- rewarding the player for the side wager when a total of the value of the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer equals the predetermined value.
4. The method of claim 3, wherein the side wager is received when the main wager is received.
5. The method of claim 3, wherein the side wager is received before revealing the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer.
6. The method of claim 3, wherein the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer comprises at least three cards.
7. The method of claim 3, wherein rewarding the player for the side wager when the total value of the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer equals the predetermined value further comprises rewarding the player for the side wager when the player loses the main wager.
8. The method of claim 3, wherein rewarding the player when the total value of the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer equals the predetermined value further comprises rewarding the player when the total of the value of plurality of cards distributed to the dealer and a total value of the plurality of cards distributed to the player both equal the predetermined value.
9. The method of claim 3, wherein:
- the player comprises a plurality of players; and
- revealing the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer comprises revealing the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer when a total of the value of the plurality of cards distributed to at least one of the plurality of players is less than or equal to the predetermined value.
10. The method of claim 9, further comprising withholding revealing the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer when the total of the value of the plurality of cards distributed to each of the plurality of players is greater than the predetermined value.
11. The method of claim 10, wherein when revealing the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer is withheld, the total of the value of plurality of cards distributed to the dealer is unknown and the side wager is lost.
12. The method of claim 3, wherein:
- rewarding the player when the total of the value of plurality of cards distributed to the dealer equals the predetermined value further comprises rewarding the player when the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer comprises at least three cards; and
- the side wager is lost when the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer is two cards with a total value equal to the predetermined value.
13. The method of claim 3, wherein rewarding the player when the total of the value of plurality of cards distributed to the dealer equals the predetermined value comprises rewarding the player when the side wager is won, the method further comprising:
- rewarding the player for the main wager when the total of the value of plurality of cards distributed to the player is less than or equal to the predetermined value and greater than the total of the value of plurality of cards distributed to the dealer.
14. The method of claim 3, wherein the plurality of cards distributed to the player comprises at least three cards.
15. A method for playing a card game using representations of cards on a video terminal, with rules to define a value of the cards, comprising:
- virtually distributing a plurality of cards to a player and a dealer on the video terminal;
- receiving a main wager from the player for the plurality of cards distributed to the player;
- receiving a side wager from the player for the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer;
- revealing the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer on the video terminal when a total value of the plurality of cards distributed to the player is less than or equal to a predetermined value; and
- rewarding the player for the side wager when a total of the value of plurality of cards distributed to the dealer equals the predetermined value.
16. The method of claim 15, further comprising rewarding the player for the side wager based on a number of the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer.
17. The method of claim 16, further comprising rewarding the player with a different reward when the number is larger than when the number is smaller.
18. The method of claim 15, further comprising receiving the side wager when the main wager is received.
19. The method of claim 15, wherein a total number of cards distributed to the dealer is at least three.
20. A method for playing a card game using a deck of cards, with rules to define a value of the cards in the deck, the method comprising:
- distributing a plurality of cards to a player and a dealer;
- receiving a side wager from the player for the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer;
- revealing the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer when a total value of the plurality of cards distributed to the player is less than or equal to a predetermined value; and
- rewarding the player for the side wager when a total of the value of plurality of cards distributed to the dealer equals the predetermined value.
21. The method of claim 20, further comprising receiving a main wager from the player for the plurality of cards distributed to the player.
22. The method of claim 20, wherein the plurality of cards distributed to the dealer comprises at least three cards.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 16, 2012
Publication Date: Jan 16, 2014
Inventor: Gene Squitieri (Las Vegas, NV)
Application Number: 13/507,619
International Classification: A63F 1/00 (20060101);
