U.S. patent application number 12/608097 was filed with the patent office on 2010-05-06 for method of playing a variation of blackjack (21).
This patent application is currently assigned to DOUBLE-BACK JACK, LLC. Invention is credited to STEVEN L. RUSSELL.
Application Number | 20100109245 12/608097 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42130433 |
Filed Date | 2010-05-06 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100109245 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
RUSSELL; STEVEN L. |
May 6, 2010 |
METHOD OF PLAYING A VARIATION OF BLACKJACK (21)
Abstract
The present invention is a variation of playing Black jack. The
primary difference relative to traditional Black jack is, if a
player busts, he can buy back into the game and receive one card
only (just like a double-down) with that card value being
subtracted from the player's total. If the new value is 22 or more,
the player loses both bets. If the new value is 21 or less, the
player waits for the dealer to finish all other hands and regular
blackjack rules apply. A win for the player wins the second bet and
pushes the original bet. A loss for the player loses both bets.
Preferably, bets are paid 1:1 to winning players and player's 21
are paid immediately at the accordance of obtaining 21.
Inventors: |
RUSSELL; STEVEN L.;
(Jeannette, PA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
James Ray & Associates
2640 Pitcairn Road
Monroeville
PA
15146
US
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Assignee: |
DOUBLE-BACK JACK, LLC
PITTSBURGH
PA
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Family ID: |
42130433 |
Appl. No.: |
12/608097 |
Filed: |
October 29, 2009 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61197726 |
Oct 30, 2008 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
273/292 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63F 2001/003 20130101;
A63F 1/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
273/292 |
International
Class: |
A63F 1/00 20060101
A63F001/00 |
Claims
1. A method of playing a blackjack type game using at least one
standard deck of fifty-two playing cards, said method comprising
the steps of: a player busting, said player receiving a new playing
card, wherein said new playing card's value is subtracted from said
player's score.
2. The method of playing a blackjack type game according to claim 1
wherein, said player pays an additional bet for said new playing
card after said player has bust.
3. The method of playing a blackjack type game according to claim 1
wherein, a winning hand pays 1:1 of an amount betted on said
winning hand.
4. The method of playing a blackjack type game according to claim 1
wherein, if said player's score reaches 21, then said player is
paid a betted amount.
5. The method of playing a blackjack type game according to claim 1
wherein, if said player score reaches 21, then said player is paid
a betted amount without regard to other conditions.
6. The method of playing a blackjack type game according to claim 1
wherein, if a dealer score reaches 22, then all remaining bets are
pushed.
7. The method of playing a blackjack type game according to claim 1
wherein, if said player's score reaches 21, then said player is
immediately paid a betted amount.
8. A method of playing a blackjack type game using at least one
standard deck of fifty-two playing cards, wherein said method
comprises the rules: a. a player's Black jack beats a dealer's
Blackjack, b. said player is paid 2:1 on a bet if said player
receives Blackjack.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This patent application is related to and claims priority
from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/197,726 filed
Oct. 30, 2008.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The invention is related to methods of playing Blackjack.
The basic rules of Blackjack involve adding the value of an initial
two card hand in hopes of being dealt a value of twenty-one.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The present invention is a variation of playing Black jack.
The primary difference relative to traditional Black jack is, if a
player busts, he can buy back into the game and receive one card
only (just like a double-down) with that card value being
subtracted from the player's total. If the new value is 22 or more,
the player loses both bets. If the new value is 21 or less, the
player waits for the dealer to finish all other hands and regular
blackjack rules apply. A win for the player wins the second bet and
pushes the original bet. A loss for the player loses both bets.
Preferably, bets are paid 1:1 to winning players and player's 21
are paid immediately at the accordance of obtaining 21. Also
optionally, dealer's 22 pushes all remaining bets. Preferably, if
player gets Blackjack on first two cards dealt pays 2:1, but all
other bets are paid 1:1.
[0004] In several embodiments the invention is a method of playing
a variation of a blackjack game includes providing a predetermined
number of decks of playing cards to a dealer. Each card in each of
such decks of playing cards having at least one predetermined value
according to conventional rules of blackjack. Placing at least one
first bet by at least one player of at least a first predetermined
amount of money on at an outcome of at least a portion of such
game. Dealing cards by such dealer from such predetermined number
of decks of playing cards according to conventional rules of
blackjack to such at least one player and such dealer until such at
least one player elects to stop receiving cards. Providing an
option to such at least one player of such at least one player
receiving one additional card upon a sum of such at least one
player's card values exceeding 21 if such at least one player
matches a total value of such at least one first bet. Subtracting
such at least one predetermined value of such one additional card
from such sum of such at least one player's card values thereby
providing a possibility of such sum being reduced to a number less
than or equal to 21. Dealing such cards by such dealer to such
dealer according to conventional blackjack rules to complete such
dealer's hand. Determining at least one of at least one winner of
such game, at least one push, and a combination thereof according
to conventional blackjack rules regarding point values of each
playing hand and such dealer's hand. Thereafter collecting
predetermined winnings by such at least one winner if there is such
at least one winner.
[0005] It is presently preferred that if such one additional card
is an ace then such ace is worth only one point.
[0006] According to a second embodiment, a method of playing an
extended blackjack game includes providing a predetermined number
of decks of playing cards to a dealer. Each card in each of such
decks of playing cards having at least one predetermined value
according to conventional rules of blackjack. Placing a first bet
by at least one player of a first predetermined amount of money on
an outcome of such game.
[0007] Optionally, placing a side bet of one dollar by at least one
player of a second predetermined amount of money on an outcome of
such game. Dealing cards by such dealer from such predetermined
number of decks of playing cards according to conventional rules of
blackjack to such at least one player and such dealer until such at
least one player elects to stop receiving cards. Providing an
option to such at least one player of such at least one player
receiving one additional card upon a sum of such at least one
player's card values exceeding 21 if such at least one player
places an additional bet. Subtracting such at least one
predetermined value of such one additional card from such sum of
such at least one player's card values thereby providing a
possibility of such sum being reduced to a number less than or
equal to 21. Dealing such cards by such dealer to such dealer
according to conventional blackjack rules to complete such dealer's
hand. Determining at least one of at least one winner of such game,
at least one push, and a combination thereof according to at least
one of conventional blackjack rules, whether such at least one
player's playing hand consists of such first three cards dealt
including one ace valued at eleven points and two cards each having
a value of ten and further including such one additional card
valued at ten resulting in the value of such at least one player's
hand equaling 21, and a combination thereof. Collecting
predetermined winnings by such at least one winner if there is such
at least one winner.
[0008] It is meant that such player may win a jackpot having a
predetermined value if such at least one player's hand includes
such player being originally dealt three cards totaling 31, as
previously indicated the cards must include one ace valued at
eleven points and two ten count cards, then if such player places
such additional bet and receives one additional card which has a
value of 10 and which value of 10 is then subtracted from the
original total of 31 resulting in the player's hand having an
ultimate value of 21.
[0009] The above referenced variations of the game are meant to
provide an opportunity for a player whose hand has busted to undo
the bust and continue in the game.
[0010] The second variation is meant to provide the opportunity for
the player to place a side bet of one dollar, prior to being dealt,
to try to win a jackpot. In order to win the jackpot certain
conditions must be met. Specifically, such player must make the
side bet of one dollar and thereafter such player must be dealt
certain predetermined cards such as an ace valued at eleven points
and two ten point cards for a total point value of 31 points. It is
presently preferred that such player receive an ace and a ten point
card as the first two cards dealt in his or her hand. The player
must then place an additional bet and receive his or her final
card. The final card must be valued at 10 points, if it is not a 10
point card the player loses. If the final card value equals 10
points then such 10 point value is subtracted from the hand value
of 31 to give the player a total of 21 points resulting in the
player winning the jackpot.
[0011] Conventional rules of blackjack, also known as 21, apply in
every embodiment unless specified otherwise. Additionally, it is
noted that if such dealer obtains blackjack the game is over
according to the conventional rules of blackjack, blackjack being
defined as two cards having point values the sum of which totals
21. However, if the player obtains blackjack and has followed the
procedure for attempting to win the jackpot as outlined above in
the second embodiment, such player would receive a payout on the
first two cards dealt to such player.
[0012] It is presently preferred that such side bet of one dollar
is a bet of about one dollar. It is presently preferred that if the
player places the side bet of one dollar and gets blackjack such
player will receive a small odds payout. At that point such player
could elect to stop receiving cards and continue to play according
to conventional rules of blackjack or such player could continue
playing as in the second embodiment above.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
[0013] It is therefore one of the primary objects of the present
invention to provide an alternative method of playing
Blackjack.
[0014] Another object of the present invention is to provide a
variation of Blackjack comprising providing a playing card for
subtracting from a score of cards.
[0015] In one embodiment the invention is a method of playing a
blackjack type game using at least one standard deck of fifty-two
playing cards, said method comprising the steps of: a player
busting, said player receiving a new playing card, wherein said new
playing card's value is subtracted from said player's score. In
another embodiment said player pays an additional bet for said new
playing card after said player has bust. In still another method a
winning hand pays 1:1 of an amount betted on said winning hand. In
yet another embodiment if said player's score reaches 21, then said
player is paid a betted amount. In still another embodiment if said
player score reaches 21, then said player is paid a betted amount
without regard to other conditions. In yet another embodiment if a
dealer score reaches 22, then all remaining bets are pushed. In
still another embodiment if said player's score reaches 21, then
said player is immediately paid a betted amount.
[0016] In another embodiment the invention is a method of playing a
blackjack type game using at least one standard deck of fifty-two
playing cards, wherein said method comprises the rules: a player's
Black jack beats a dealer's Blackjack, said player is paid 2:1 on a
bet if said player receives Blackjack.
[0017] It is to be understood that both the foregoing general
description and the following detailed description are merely
exemplary of the invention, and are intended to provide an overview
or framework for understanding the nature and character of the
invention as it is claimed. The accompanying drawings are included
to provide a further understanding of the invention, and are
incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The
drawings illustrate various embodiments of the invention; and
together with the description serve to explain the principles and
operation of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] FIG. 1 is a general perspective drawing of a preferred
embodiment of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF A PRESENTLY PREFERRED AND VARIOUS ALTERNATIVE
EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION
[0019] Prior to proceeding to the more detailed description of the
present invention it should be noted that, for the sake of clarity
and understanding, identical components which have identical
functions have been identified with identical reference numerals
throughout the several views illustrated in the drawing
figures.
[0020] Reference is now made, more particularly, to FIG. 1 which is
a general perspective drawing of a hand of one embodiment of the
present invention. Dealer's hand 10 comprises an eight of hearts
and a ten of diamonds for a total hand value of 18. Player's hand
12 initially comprises a 10 of clubs and a two of diamonds for an
initial value of 12. Player then receives a king of spades and
busts with a value of 22. Player then requests to "doubleback" and
receives an ace of hearts which allows him to subtract one from his
score thus changing his score to 21. In this hand player won via
the "doubleback" option.
[0021] While a presently preferred and various alternative
embodiments of the present invention have been described in
sufficient detail above to enable a person skilled in the relevant
art to make and use the same it should be obvious that various
other adaptations and modifications can be envisioned by those
persons skilled in such art without departing from either the
spirit of the invention or the scope of the appended claims.
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