U.S. patent application number 11/078039 was filed with the patent office on 2006-09-14 for method of a progressive payout dice game.
Invention is credited to Karen P. Madden, Robert B. Madden.
Application Number | 20060202416 11/078039 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 36970009 |
Filed Date | 2006-09-14 |
United States Patent
Application |
20060202416 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Madden; Robert B. ; et
al. |
September 14, 2006 |
Method of a progressive payout dice game
Abstract
A method of playing a betting dice game with a progressive
payout is disclosed. The game includes three dice and a game table
with up to four wager zones for players to place a bet on. The
wager zones correspond to a sum of the dice. Payout to a winning
player results from the wager placed on the wager zones and the
corresponding first, second and third sequential rolls of the
dice.
Inventors: |
Madden; Robert B.;
(Poughquag, NY) ; Madden; Karen P.; (Poughquag,
NY) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Karen P. Madden
463 Gardner Hollow Road
Poughquag
NY
12570
US
|
Family ID: |
36970009 |
Appl. No.: |
11/078039 |
Filed: |
March 14, 2005 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
273/146 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63F 2009/0479 20130101;
A63F 9/04 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
273/146 |
International
Class: |
A63F 9/04 20060101
A63F009/04 |
Claims
1. A method of playing a betting dice game comprising the steps of:
a. providing a gaming table with three of types of wager zones,
wager tokens, at least one player, a set of three identical
hexahedral dice, each side of each dice having indicia representing
a number from one to six, inclusive; b. a first type of wager zone
having a representation corresponding to a result obtained from a
first roll of the dice, a second type of wager zone having a
representation corresponding to a result obtained from a second
roll of the dice, a third type of wager zone having a
representation corresponding to a result obtained from a third roll
of the dice; c. the player placing a wager token on the first,
second and third type wager zones; d. throwing the dice the first
roll; e. determining the result of the numerical sum of the first
roll, paying the player based on the amount wagered on the first
typewager zone if the outcome wagered upon is rolled, otherwise
collecting the player's wager from the first, second and third t
wager zones; f. throwing the dice the second roll; g. determining
the result of the numerical sum of the second roll, paying the
player based on the amount wagered on the second type wager zone if
the outcome wagered upon is rolled, otherwise collecting the
player's wager from the second and third type wager zones; h.
throwing the dice the third roll, i. determining the result of the
numerical sum of the third roll, paying the player based on the
amount wagered on the third type wager zone if the outcome wagered
upon is rolled, otherwise collecting the player's wager from the
third typewager zone.
2. A method of playing a betting dice game comprising the steps of:
a. providing a gaming table with four of types of wager zones,
wager tokens, at least one player, a set of three identical
hexahedral dice, each side of each dice having indicia representing
a number from one to six, inclusive; b. a first type of wager zone
having a representation corresponding to a result obtained from a
first roll of the dice, a second type of wager zone having a
representation corresponding to a result obtained from a second
roll of the dice, a third type of wager zone having a
representation corresponding to a result obtained from a third roll
of the dice, a fourth type of wager zone having a representation
corresponding to a result obtained from the first, second, or third
roll of the dice; c. the player placing a wager token on the first,
second, third type and fourth type wager zones; d. throwing the
dice the first roll; e. determining the result of the numerical sum
of the first roll, paying the player based on the amount wagered on
the first and fourth type wager zones if the outcome wagered upon
is rolled, otherwise collecting the player's wager from the first,
second and third type wager zones; f. throwing the dice the second
roll; g. determining the result of the numerical sum of the second
roll, paying the player based on the amount wagered on the second
and fourth type wager zones if the outcome wagered upon is rolled,
otherwise collecting the player's wager from the second and third
type wager zones; h. throwing the dice the third roll, i.
determining the result of the numerical sum of the third roll,
paying the player based on the amount wagered on the third and
fourth type wager zones if the outcome wagered upon is rolled,
otherwise collecting the player's wager from the third and fourth
type wager zones.
3. A method of playing a betting dice game comprising the steps of:
a. providing a gaming table with four of types of wager zones,
wager tokens, at least one player, a set of three identical
hexahedral dice, each side of each dice having indicia representing
a number from one to six, inclusive; b. a first type of wager zone
having a representation corresponding to a result obtained from a
first roll of the dice, a second type of wager zone having a
representation corresponding to a result obtained from a second
roll of the dice, a third type of wager zone having a
representation corresponding to a result obtained from a third roll
of the dice, a fourth type of wager zone having a representation
corresponding to a result obtained from the first, second, or third
roll of the dice; c. the player placing a wager token on the first,
second, third type and fourth type wager zones; d. throwing the
dice the first roll; e. determining the result of the numerical sum
of the first roll, paying the player based on the amount wagered on
the first and fourth type wager zones if the outcome wagered upon
is rolled, otherwise collecting the player's wager from the first,
second, third and fourth type wager zones; f. the player placing a
wager token on the fourth type of wager zone; g. throwing the dice
the second roll; h. determining the result of the numerical sum of
the second roll, paying the player based on the amount wagered on
the second and fourth type wager zones if the outcome wagered upon
is rolled, otherwise collecting the player's wager from the second,
third and fourth type wager zones; i. the player placing a wager
token on the fourth type of wager zone; j. throwing the dice the
third roll, k. determining the result of the numerical sum of the
third roll, paying the player based on the amount wagered on the
third and fourth type wager zones if the outcome wagered upon is
rolled, otherwise collecting the player's wager from the third and
fourth type wager zones.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention is directed to a dice game and a
method of playing a dice game.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a dice game. Specifically,
the present invention is a dice game which provides a wagering
method involving the successive roll of three dice three times with
progressive payments of higher odds on each roll. The present
invention is directed toward a table game and more particularly
toward a game of chance employing dice which is intended to be
played in gambling casinos, but which is also practical as a game
of home entertainment.
[0003] Dice games are well known in the art. Two of the most well
known dices games are Craps and Sic Bo. In Craps, players place
multiple roll wagers on the sum of two dice, single roll wagers on
the sum of the dice, and multiple roll wagers on the combination of
numbers shown on the face of the dice. Craps suffers from a
confusing number and type of bets. This complexity drives many
would be players away from the game.
[0004] Another well known dice game is Sic Bo. Sic Bo is a single
roll dice game in which players may wager on the sum of the dice,
typically three. For example, the player may wager on the sum of
twelve without regard to the combination of the dice required to
add up to twelve, i.e. the player would win if the dice show 6-5-1,
or 5-5-2. Alternatively or additionally, the player may wager on
the combination of the dice. In the beforementioned example, the
player might wager on the roll of the dice results to be 6-6-6. In
Sic Bo, three dice are rolled and all wagers are immediately
resolved; that is, there are no multiple roll wagers in Sic Bo. Sic
Bo is an easy dice game to understand and play, however its
simplicity fails to keep the player interested and large payouts
can be limited.
[0005] One drawback of these games is that there is no opportunity
to receive a progressive payout. A progressive payout is exciting
for the player since it provides a higher potential for payout
which entices the player to play the game with the hope of winning
a large payout.
[0006] Other dice games in the art suffer from similar complicated
game rules and wagering methods or are so simplistic so as to be
unexciting to the player. What is needed is a dice game that is
easy to learn and understand and at the same time is exciting and
provides for high wager payouts and entertainment value to a broad
range of players by use of a simple, exciting and fast moving
game.
[0007] The advantage of the present dice game is that the player is
provided with a progressive payout in a game with simple and easy
rules but yet affords the excitement that keeps the player
interested.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] A method of playing a dice game with three dice and the
possibility of progressive payouts.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1--game table layout of the present invention
[0010] FIG. 2--is a flowchart depicting the game flow of the
present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0011] The game of the present invention will be described with
respect to FIG. 1, which illustrates the preferred embodiment. A
typical gaming table is used in playing the game of the present
invention whereby players sit or stand at a table with a flat
surface with a surface illustration that depicts the components of
the game. In the present invention, a game layout 30 illustrates
three rows of wager zones 100, 200, 300. The three wager zones
correspond to a roll sequence of the game dice. For example, wager
zone 100 would correspond to roll #1 of the game dice. Wager zone
200 corresponds to roll #2 of the game dice and wager zone 300
corresponds to roll #3 of the game dice. Each wager zone comprises
three betting fields 101a-c, 202a-c, 303a-c with each betting field
corresponding to the numerical sum that represents the sum of three
dice. Each field illustrates a total, or a range of totals, of the
dice thrown and the respective wager payout for the respective sum
of the dice. Payouts may be determined by the casino. Payouts used
in this example are for illustration purposes only and may be
changed accordingly to comply with house rules and advantages. The
three wager zones correspond to the results of three rolls or
throws, in sequence, with the betting fields corresponding to the
results of the roll of three dice. The fourth and fifth wager zones
150a and 150b correspond to betting fields, that may be the result
of any one of the three rolls of the dice at any time in the game.
Three rolls of the dice constitute a complete game in the present
invention. The dice are conventional six sided dice, each side of
each dice having indicia representing a number from one to six,
inclusive.
[0012] Referring now to the flow diagram of FIG. 2, the initial
step in playing the game of the present invention is the placing of
a wager or bet by the player or players 60. As few as one player
may be playing at a time or as many as can be accommodated at the
gaming table.
[0013] The players place a wager on at least one betting field of
the player's choice for each of the wager zones. A wager may be
placed on the fourth or fifth wager zone, though not required. A
wager may be in the form of currency or casino designated wager
tokens. The casino designated dealer or designated player throws
the three dice onto the playing table a first roll 62. The sum of
the top face of the dice as they appear after the roll is
determined. This sum is the winning number for the first roll of
the dice 64. Depending on the result of the roll, the dealer
collects the losing wagers 66 and pays to the winners the
corresponding sum of money or representative wager tokens 68. The
dealer then also collects the wagers from the second and third
wager zones if the a winning result is not met on the first roll.
Likewise, the dealer acknowledges players that remain by leaving
their wagers on the second and third wager zones. A winning wager
entitles the player to continue play in the game with his remaining
wagers previously placed the second and third wager zones. The
player may not be allowed to change the position of the subsequent
wagers, though the present invention is not limited to this
restriction.
[0014] This process is repeated for the second 70, 72, 74, 76 and
third rolls of the dice 78, 80, 82, 86, respectively. A player may
continue to play so long as he wins a current roll of the dice. If,
after any roll of the dice all players have been eliminated, the
game ends and a new game may begin.
[0015] In another embodiment, a fourth type of wager zone 150 is
provided for a single roll of the dice and for the numbers three
and eighteen. A higher payout is possible since the probability is
lower that these numbers will be rolled. A player may place a wager
on either one or both of these zones at any time and wins or loses
regardless of the roll sequence. The house rules may also allow a
player to place a wager on the higher payout areas without
requiring to play the entire three rolls of the dice sequence.
[0016] In yet another embodiment, a wager placed on the fourth type
of wager zone may remain there until after the third roll of the
game, winning or losing depending on the outcome of the game.
[0017] There is no limit on the number of players betting on a game
other than the practical consideration of the amount of space
available at a particular table. For any one game, a player may be
designated as dice thrower or shooter. The shooter may be
designated by the dealer by using an in-turn procedure so that all
players may have the opportunity to roll the dice in a game. The
shooter rolls the dice for three successive rolls, constituting one
game.
[0018] The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the
principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications
and changes may occur to those skilled in the art, it is not
desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and
operation shown and described, and accordingly all suitable
modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within
the scope of the invention as claimed.
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