U.S. patent application number 12/927188 was filed with the patent office on 2012-05-10 for apparatus and method of playing a multiple-wheel roulette game.
Invention is credited to Albert K. C. Poon.
Application Number | 20120112408 12/927188 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 46018856 |
Filed Date | 2012-05-10 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120112408 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Poon; Albert K. C. |
May 10, 2012 |
Apparatus and method of playing a multiple-wheel roulette game
Abstract
The invention provides a game apparatus having five roulette
wheels rotatable on a common axle with a plurality of wheel
sections representing Alphabet letters and numbers, an indicator
mechanism randomly selecting one wheel section in each wheel by a
spin of the wheels, and a playing surface comprising a plurality of
betting terminals for placing wagers on the randomly selected wheel
sections. The invention also can generate large payouts without the
necessity of large wagers.
Inventors: |
Poon; Albert K. C.;
(Kowloon, CN) |
Family ID: |
46018856 |
Appl. No.: |
12/927188 |
Filed: |
November 10, 2010 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
273/142R |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63F 5/043 20130101;
A63F 5/045 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
273/142.R |
International
Class: |
A63F 5/04 20060101
A63F005/04 |
Claims
1. A game apparatus comprising: an assembly of five roulette wheels
mounted on a vertically disposed column which extends upwardly from
a base to a top end, each spins and rotates on a common axle; the
first roulette wheel having only a total of twenty-six wheels
sections, each contains an Alphabet letter [A to Z]; the second
roulette wheel having only a total of twenty-six wheels sections,
each contains an Alphabet letter [A to Z]; the third roulette wheel
having only a total of twenty-six wheels sections, each contains an
Alphabet letter [A to Z]; the fourth roulette wheel having only a
total of ten wheels sections, each contains a number [0 to 9]; the
fifth roulette wheel having only a total of ten wheels sections,
each contains a number [0 to 9]; an indicator mechanism associated
with the rotatable roulette wheels for randomly selecting one
section in each wheel; a playing surface comprising a wagering area
adapted for placing wagers concerning the randomly selected wheel
section; and an electronic score board to display the outcomes of
previous spins.
2. The game apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein the physical
wheel assembly can be replaced with virtual wheels whose images are
provided on a display.
3. The game apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein the five
roulette wheels can start spinning substantially simultaneously and
the duration of all spins may be substantially the same so that all
the wheels come to a complete halt, producing an outcome of three
winning Alphabet letters and two numbers at or around the same
time.
4. The game apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein the common
axle is connected to a CPU, which controls the start and stop of
spinning.
5. The game apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein each wheel
section has disposed thereon a representation of an Alphabet number
or a number.
6. The game apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein the playing
surface is equipped with one or more roulette game betting layouts
or betting terminals.
7. The game apparatus as recited in claim 6, wherein the betting
layouts or betting terminals each having 36 squares, each has
disposed thereon a representation of an Alphabet letter or a
number.
8. The game apparatus as recited in claim 1, wherein the electronic
score board is connected to a CPU, and displays the outcome of each
spin automatically.
9. A game apparatus comprising: an assembly of five roulette wheels
mounted on a vertically disposed column which extends upwardly from
a base to a top end, each spins and rotates on a common axle; the
first roulette wheel having an Alphabet letter [A to Z] around its
circumference; the second roulette wheel having an Alphabet letter
[A to Z] around its circumference; the third roulette wheel having
an Alphabet letter [A to Z] around its circumference; the fourth
roulette wheel having a number [0 to 9] around its circumference;
the fifth roulette wheel having a number [0 to 9] around its
circumference; an indicator mechanism associated with the rotatable
roulette wheels for randomly selecting one section in each wheel;
and a playing surface comprising a wagering area and a plurality of
betting terminals adapted for placing wagers concerning the
randomly selected wheel section(s).
10. The game apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein the physical
wheel assembly can be replaced with virtual wheels whose images are
provided on a display.
11. A game apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein the indicator
mechanism associated with the rotatable roulette wheels for
randomly selecting one section in each wheel is connected to a
CPU.
12. A game apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein the betting
terminals are connected to a CPU.
13. The game apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein the common
axle is connected to a CPU, which controls the start and stop of
spinning.
14. The game apparatus as recited in claim 9, wherein the
electronic score board is connected to a CPU, and displays the
outcome of each spin automatically.
15. A method of playing a game of chance, the method comprising:
providing a playing surface; providing an assembly of five
rotatable roulette wheels; placing by at least one player at least
one wager on at least one wager section, the at least one wager
section being a subset of a plurality of wager sections
corresponding to the outcomes of a spin of the five roulette
wheels, the first roulette wheel having only a total of twenty-six
wheels sections each contains an Alphabet letter [A to Z], the
second roulette wheel having only a total of twenty-six wheels
sections each contains an Alphabet letter [A to Z], the third
roulette wheel having only a total of twenty-six wheels sections
each contains an Alphabet letter [A to Z], the fourth roulette
wheel having only a total of ten wheels sections each contains a
number [0 to 9], and the fifth roulette wheel having only a total
of ten wheels sections, each contains a number [0 to 9]; activating
the spin of the wheels by a croupier or a player; randomly
selecting a wheel section in each of the five roulette wheels by
spinning said five roulette wheels and allowing an indicator
mechanism to indicate the one section in each of said five roulette
wheels; determining the outcome of the wager by matching the
summation of the randomly selected wheel section with a winning
wager section, wherein a multiple of the wager is rewarded if the
winning section matches the at least one wager section where the at
least one wager was placed; collecting by a croupier or a gaming
establishment employee all wagers placed on the sections not
matched with the randomly selected sections; and paying by a
croupier or a gaming establishment employee all wagers placed on
the sections matched with the randomly selected sections.
16. The method as recited in claim 15, wherein providing a playing
surface further comprising providing betting layouts and betting
terminals.
17. The method as recited in claim 16, wherein the betting
terminals are connected to a CPU.
18. The method as recited in claim 15, wherein providing an
assembly of five rotatable roulette wheels further comprising the
assembly can be replaced with virtual wheels whose images are
provided on a display.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not Applicable
FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
[0002] Not Applicable
SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM
[0003] Not Applicable
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The present invention relates to casino roulette games. More
specifically, the present invention is a roulette game of chance
that uses multiple roulette wheels, alphabets, and numbers.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The general concept of the roulette wheel having a large
number of wheel sections has been known for some time. Each of the
wheel sections typically corresponds to a unique number or other
indicia. Various wheel sections can also correspond to different
groupings, such as by color, odd or even numbering, or the like.
Standard roulette game rules generally permit players to place
wagers on one or more of the sections of the wheel, with various
wagering combinations also being permitted based on the wheel
section groupings.
[0006] A croupier or gaming establishment employee, after wagers
have been placed, spins the wheel and one of the wheel sections is
randomly selected by an indicator. This is generally done in one of
two ways, depending on the orientation of the wheel. For
horizontally inclined wheels, a ball is injected to the spinning
wheel and randomly selects a pocket associated with one of the
wheel sections. For vertically orientated wheels, a pointer is used
to gradually slow down the wheel and randomly point to one of the
wheel sections when the wheel comes to a complete halt.
[0007] Once a wheel section has been randomly selected, winnings
are paid to the players that have correctly wagered on the selected
wheel section or one of the groupings that includes the selected
wheel section. All losing wagers are forfeited to the house and new
wagers are then placed for the next spin of the wheel.
[0008] Apparently, roulette has been slipping in popularity among
all casino games, except Baccarat. One drawback to roulette is the
inability to generate large payouts without the necessity of large
wagers. Another drawback is the lack of excitement associated with
the current roulette wheel mechanism.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
[0009] Roulette has been credited to various ancient sources, such
as concepts of Chinese and Roman origins. Over time, core gaming
themes and gaming rules have developed. In order to infuse some
element of novelty into old games, gaming enthusiasts continue to
enhance the gaming experience through inventive approaches and
methods to play.
[0010] U.S. Pat. No. 3,853,324 to Reiner et al. (1974) discloses a
game in which a combined game of chance and skill which is a
modified form of the popular game known as bingo. The game includes
a circular playing field, a longitudinal alley extending there from
and a ball-propelling mechanism mounted at one end of the alley for
propelling small and large indicating balls along the alley and
onto the playing field. The playing field includes an outer member
and an inner disc which are rotatably driven in opposite
directions. The outer member is provided with a plurality of
indicia-carrying partitions which are spaced to trap the large
indicating ball which is propelled onto the playing field but are
spaced to allow the small indicating ball to pass through the
partitions and onto the inner disc. The inner disc is provided with
a plurality of indicia-carrying, ball-receiving pockets adapted to
receive the small indicating ball which passes through the
partitions.
[0011] U.S. Pat. No. 4,222,561 (1980) to Whitten, discloses a
roulette type device whereby a predetermined set of word category
cards are selected randomly one at a time together with spinning a
roulette wheel to select the first letter designation for a word
response by the players which satisfies both the category and the
first letter so selected. The type of roulette wheel used in
Whitten comprises a series of letters of the Roman alphabet
thereon. The wheel includes a total of thirty-six lettered
positions thereon, with certain of the letters being duplicative.
Whitten utilizes the device to enable random selection of a letter
by his wheel to designate the first letter of an object from a
group of related objects, e.g., kinds of fruits, etc. The subject
user or gamer must come up with an object having a name that begins
with the letter selected on the Whitten roulette wheel in order to
win that particular play.
[0012] U.S. Pat. No. 5,755,440 (1998) to Sher, discloses an
Enhanced Roulette-Style Game. It teaches a new roulette apparatus
comprising multiple balls and separate tracks for launching each of
the balls. In a preferred embodiment there are two balls and two
tracks, and a special apparatus for launching the balls. In one
embodiment the launching apparatus is air-powered, and in another
apparatus is mechanical with the balls accelerated by contact with
a spinning wheel. In either case the launching apparatus may be
hand-held or mounted to a frame and positioned to propel the balls
into the tracks. In another aspect of the invention the wheel of
the roulette apparatus is provided as a dynamic display, which may
be of several different types, such as LCD and dynamic holographic
displays, and electronic player stations are provided wherein
players may customize and place bets. In many embodiments the games
are enhanced by audio effects including such sounds as balls being
launched, balls rolling down a roulette wheel, thunder strikes, and
music.
[0013] U.S. Pat. No. 6,164,647 (2000) to Chee, discloses a Casino
Wheel Game System. It teaches a roulette assembly comprising a
lower wheel divided into a plurality of sections each
representative of at least one of a unique color. Also included is
an upper wheel rotatably mounted on the lower wheel and divided
into a plurality of sections each representative of at least one of
a unique number and a unique color. Upon the upper wheel and the
lower wheel being spun, the upper wheel slows to engage with the
lower wheel and a unique number and color combination is indicated.
Upper and lower wheels may be randomly joined to select a specific
color and number outcome on the lower wheel. Notably, no alphabetic
designations on the wheel are disclosed.
[0014] U.S. Pat. No. 6,406,022 (2002) to Nadibaidze, discloses a
Method of Playing a Roulette-Type Mass Amusement Game Having a
Betting Field with Zodiac Signs. It teaches a method of mass
amusement using a stake field simulating a roulette-type betting
field with various-color stake squares with various-color
information marks from 1 to 36 formed thereon and the twelve zodiac
signs in the stake squares with digital information marks
1,2,3,5,7, 11,13,17,19,23,29, and 31. Also formed is a flat image
of a stationary roulette wheel having 36 main sectors and one or
two additional sectors, with each main sector to contain, first,
the images of digits from 1 to 36 with the images of the twelve
Zodiac signs in the places of location of the prime numbers
1,2,3,5,7,11,13,17,19,23,29, and 31, and secondly, two images of
the hexagonal die with information marks being various number of
spots from 1 to 6. Then, the players place their bets on the stake
squares of the stake field, the procedure to be followed by
choosing two pairs of random gambling indices by means of double
simultaneous casting of two hexagonal dice.
[0015] U.S. Pat. No. 6,663,106 (2003) to Cosmi, discloses certain
improvements in Roulette-Type games and new use of said
improvements. It teaches a new type of roulette game including two
bowls coaxial to each other and rotating around the same axis and
two small balls, each ball rolling around one of the bowls, where
on each bowl are engraved data which refer to an independent event.
In its first embodiment, the two independent events are: the signs
of Zodiac, the numbers from 0 to 31, where the signs of the Zodiac
are preferably engraved on the external, ring-shaped bowl, while
the numbers from 0 to 31 are preferably engraved on the internal
bowl. In its second embodiment, the events engraved on the two
bowls are related to one or more of the calendars used in Asiatic
countries (China, Korea, Japan and so on).
[0016] U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2005/0285336,
authored by Ilievski, discloses an alphabetic roulette game
comprising a roulette wheel having twenty-five positions thereon,
comprising the twenty-six letters of Roman alphabet and a double
letter position. A wagering surface or table provides for the
placement of wagers upon the chance of any of the single letters
(or the double letters) or a letter of any of several groups of
letters turning up on a spin of the wheel. The game also provides
for wagers on the chance of a given letter turning up on two or
more consecutive turns of the wheel. A further wagering opportunity
is provided for wagering upon the chance of a letter within a given
word or words coming up on a turn of the wheel. The alphabetic
positions on the wheel, and corresponding positions on the table,
may be colored to allow players to place wagers on a color or
colors.
[0017] WO2008/067604 reveals an invention by Fisher, et al., which
discloses a roulette game enabling single-spin formation of
meaningful character strings, which character strings may be
coupled to tones for enhancing the gaming experience. The
meaningful character strings may be defined by solfege-enabling
letter groups, which letter groups may prompt underlying tones in
solmization. The syllabic roulette game comprises a roulette wheel,
a wager-enabling layout, and a plurality of balls. The wheel
comprises alphabetic characters against a rainbow colored backdrop
for enabling various payout schemes. A color-coordinated wager
support surface is preferably disposed adjacent to the roulette
wheel for facilitating wager placement.
[0018] Although these types of prior art multiple game-of-chance
apparatus can be more exciting than the traditional spinning reel
device by itself and more exciting than other one-wheel roulette
game, the applicant has discovered that much can be done with
multiple game-of-chance apparatus to make it much more exciting to
play, more likely to be played, and more profitable for the game
owner or gaming establishment. None of the inventions disclosed
above involve playing a roulette game having multiple roulette
wheels, using alphabets and numbers as integers. Gamblers are
usually superstitious; that is why they keep track of results of
preceding hands, e.g., in Baccarat, and Roulette games. They
believe in hunches and hints, based on which they like to place
their bets. None of the above-described inventions provide a game
for gamblers to bet on letters based on their or their loved one's
name or their birthdays. Neither do any of the inventions disclosed
above come up with a game where a player can use their address to
bet on the letters and numbers.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0019] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to
provide an apparatus and a method of playing a roulette game which
overcomes the problems mentioned above and is attractive to players
at all skill levels. The present invention also can generate large
payouts without the necessity of large wagers.
[0020] The present invention provides a five wheels roulette game,
comprising three of the wheels with 26 Alphabet letters around the
wheel circumference, and the remaining two wheels with number 0-9
around the wheel circumference. All said wheels are rotatable about
a common axle. All said Alphabet letters and numbers are associated
with one or more roulette betting layouts or betting terminals.
After all bets are placed by the players, the wheels are spun by a
casino croupier. When the wheels come to a complete halt, an
outcome occurs based upon the three Alphabet letters and two
numbers appear on the "Pay Line" indicator. The present invention
is offered under the trademark AlphaBets.
[0021] The present invention offers at least five options for a
player to wager his bets; he can wager on a letter or a number
singly; he can wager on two letters or two numbers [or one letter
plus one number] betting they will show on the "Pay Line" in the
exact order he picks [Exacta]; he can wager on three letters [or
two letter plus one number, or one letter plus two numbers] betting
they will show on the "Pay Line" in the exact order he picks
[TriXacta]; he can wager on three letters and one number [or two
letters plus two numbers] betting they will show on the "Pay Line"
in the exact order he picks [QuadXacta]; or he can wager on three
letters and two numbers betting they will show on the "Pay Line" in
the exact order he picks [Jackpot].
[0022] To wager on a single Alphabet letter or a number, a player
needs to press the button of that particular letter or number, and
then press the amount he wishes to bet. If a player wishes to wager
on several Alphabet and numbers, he could do so by pressing the
buttons of those letters and numbers, e.g.,
A+B+C+X+Y+Z.times.(times) the amount he wishes to bet.
[0023] To bet on Extacta, a player needs to pick two Alphabet
letters in the exact order, e.g., A+B, or C+D, or H+D, or Y+A,
etc., he must press the buttons of those letters in the correct
order , then hit the amount button, indicating how much he wishes
to bet. Same rules apply when a player wishes to wager on two
numbers, or one Alphabet letter plus one number.
[0024] To bet on TriXacta, a player needs to pick three Alphabet
letters in the exact order, e.g., A+B+C, or D+E+F, or Z+I+P, or
Y+Y+Y, etc., he must press the buttons of those letters in the
correct order, then hit the amount button, indicating how much he
wishes to bet. Same rules apply when a player wishes to wager on
two Alphabet letters plus one number, or one Alphabet letter plus
two numbers.
[0025] To bet on QuadXacta, a player needs to pick three Alphabet
letters plus one number in the exact order, e.g., A+B+C+1, or
B+B+C+9, or W+I+N+8, he must press the buttons of those Alphabet
letters and number in the correct order, and then hit the amount
button, indicating how much he wishes to bet. Same rules apply when
a player wishes to wager on two Alphabet letters plus two
numbers.
[0026] To bet on Jackpot, a player needs to pick three Alphabet
letters plus two numbers in the exact order, e.g., M+A+N+2+3, or
G+A+L+3+6, or H+I+T+9+9, or B+O+Y+1+2, or W+W+W+0+0, etc., he must
press the buttons of those Alphabet letters and numbers in the
correct order, then hit the amount button, indicating how much he
wishes to bet.
[0027] One or more players can initiate the game by placing their
wagers on one or one of a plurality of betting layouts or betting
terminals. After a certain period of time has elapsed, a casino
croupier announces "No More Bets," before he spins the wheels. The
start of the spinning of the wheels is activated by a switch
connected to a CPU. [Where a game there is no croupier running the
game a player may activate the spinning of the wheels]. Upon the
wheels coming to a complete halt, thus producing the winning
letters and numbers, as indicated by the "Pay Line," the croupier
scoops up all the losing wagers, before paying the winners
according to the "Payout Table." Upon completion of which, a new
game begins with the players placing their new wagers.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0028] The present invention, both as to its design and its manner
of operation, together with further objects and advantages, may be
best understood by reference to the following description, in
connection with the accompanying drawings.
[0029] FIG. 1 is a front plan view of the applicant's
multiple-wheel apparatus, which has five roulette wheels. FIG. 1a
shows the first roulette wheel with 26 Alphabet letters [A to Z]
around its circumference. FIG. 1b shows the second roulette wheel
with 26 Alphabet letters [A to Z] around its circumference. FIG. 1c
shows the third roulette wheel with 26 Alphabet letters [A to Z]
around its circumference. FIG. 1d shows the fourth roulette wheel
with numbers 0-9 around its circumference. FIG. 1e shows the fifth
roulette wheel with number 0-9 around its circumference. FIG. 1f
shows a "Pay Line" indicator. FIG. 1g shows a horizontally disposed
axle. FIG. 1h shows a vertically disposed column. FIG. 1i shows a
base upon which 1h rests.
[0030] FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the betting layout and a
betting terminal of the present invention. FIG. 2a shows twenty-six
Alphabet letters [A to Z] and ten numbers [0 to 9]. FIG. 2b shows a
button with which a player can wager on a single Alphabet letter or
a number. FIG. 2c shows a button with which a player can wager on
Exacta. FIG. 2d shows a button with which a player can wager on
TriXacta. FIG. 2e shows a button with which a player can wager on
QuadXacta. FIG. 2f shows a button with which a player can wager on
Jackpot.
[0031] FIG. 3 shows a PAYOUT TABLE for the present invention.
[0032] FIG. 4 is a front plan view of a electronic score board
showing the outcomes of the previous twenty games. FIG. 4a shows
the outcomes of the last game played. FIG. 4b shows the
accumulative Jackpot prize money.
DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0033] In a preferred embodiment the present invention provides a
game apparatus used in a game of chance. The game apparatus
includes a roulette wheel assembly having five roulette wheels
rotatably on a common axle and a playing surface for placing wagers
on the outcome of a spin of the wheels. Various methods of playing
the game of chance using the game apparatus are also disclosed
herein.
[0034] Depicted in FIG. 1 is one embodiment of a roulette wheel
assembly according to the present invention. Said roulette wheel
assembly includes five vertically mounted roulette wheels 1a, 1b,
1c, 1d, and le which rotate in a substantially vertical plane about
a horizontally disposed axle 1g, which is connected to a CPU. The
axle 1g extends from a substantially vertically disposed column 1h,
which extends upwardly from a base 1i to a top end. The faces of
roulette wheels 1a, 1b, and 1c each has 26 Alphabet letters [A to
Z] around its circumference. The faces of roulette wheels 1d and 1e
each has the number 0-9 around its circumference. The roulette
wheel assembly also includes an indicator mechanism for randomly
selecting one of each of the wheels sections 1f.
[0035] The wheels can start spinning substantially simultaneously
and the duration of all spins may be substantially the same so that
all the wheels come to a complete halt, producing an outcome of
three winning Alphabet letters and two numbers at or around the
same time. If the Alphabet letter(s) or number(s) stop in a slot
within the "Pay Line" covered by a bet placed by the player then
the player is rewarded his winnings, according to the "Payout
Table" FIG. 3 of the present invention.
[0036] In some contemplated embodiments the apparatus may be
mounted on top of a gaming table horizontally and in such a manner
that parts 1h and 1i are not required. The apparatus may include
communication means, which may include the use of any one or more
of a wired or wireless connection, a connection linked to a CPU. In
accordance with another aspect of the invention there is provided
an electronically-readable medium containing executable code for
instructing an electronic gaming apparatus to perform a game or
method as defined herein.
[0037] In an alternative embodiment, the wheels can be replaced
with virtual wheels whose images are provided on a display. The
number of wheels can be more or less than described herein.
[0038] A wagering surface or table is preferably disposed adjacent
to the roulette wheel assembly for facilitating wager placements,
and may comprise a plurality of wager-processing recorders or
betting terminals, each having a superior surface bearing a select,
wager-based Alphabet letter or number, as illustrated in FIG. 2.
The wheel-based and wager-based Alphabet letter and number having
paired character correspondence. In accordance with an aspect of
the invention there is provided an electronic gaming apparatus
having central processing means, wager inputting means and visual
display unit, the apparatus being configured to perform a game or
method as defined herein.
[0039] In a preferred embodiment, a player can wager on a single
Alphabet letter or a number [FIG. 2b]. A player can wager on two
letters or two numbers [or one letter plus one number] betting they
will show on the "Pay Line" in the exact order he picks [Exacta]
[FIG. 2c]. A player can wager on three letters [or two letters plus
one number, or one letter plus two numbers] betting they will show
on the "Pay Line" in the exact order he picks [TriXacta] [FIG. 2d].
A player can wager on three letters and one number [or two letters
plus two numbers] betting they will show on the "Pay Line" in the
exact order he picks [QuadXacta] [FIG. 2e]. A player can wager on
three letters and two numbers betting they will show on the "Pay
Line" in the exact order he picks [Jackpot] [FIG. 2f].
[0040] In one embodiment, the indicator mechanism ["Pay Line"] is
connected to a CPU, which is also connected to a plurality of
betting terminals, whereby all wagers are recorded and payouts to
winners are effectuated.
[0041] In an alternative embodiment, gaming establishments in order
to make the game more exciting to players or more profitable for
them may add, change, modify the above described betting options,
including but not limited to:
SPLIT=2 symbols adjacent each other; 3 LINE=3 symbols adjacent each
other; 4 CORNER=4 symbols adjacent each other; COLUMN=6 symbols
across, or 6 symbols down.
[0042] Referring now to FIG. 3, illustrating the following payout
schemes:
Each Alphabet letter=8 to 1; Each number=9 to 1;
Exacta (Two Alphabet Letters)=500 to 1;
[0043] Exacta (One Alphabet Letter plus One Number=200 to 1;
Exacta (Two Numbers)=80 to 1;
TriXacta (Three Alphabet Letters)=15,000 to 1;
[0044] TriXacta (Two Alphabet Letters plus One Number)=5,000 to 1;
TriXacta (One Alphabet Letter plus Two Numbers)=2,000 to 1;
QuadXacta=(Three Alphabet Letters plus One Number)=150,000 to 1;
QuadXacta=(Two Alphabet Letters plus Two Numbers)=50,000 to 1;
Jackpot=1,500,000 to 1, or the accumulative jackpot prize,
whichever is greater.
[0045] In an alternative embodiment, gaming establishments may
adopt a payout system that makes the game more exciting or
interesting to players, or more profitable for them.
[0046] With reference to FIG. 4, depicting an electronic scoreboard
showing the outcomes of the previous twenty games. Said score board
is connected to a CPU and display the outcome of each spin
automatically. FIG. 4a shows the results of the last game played.
FIG. 4b shows the accumulative Jackpot prize money.
[0047] In an alternative embodiment, gaming establishments may
choose to display less than twenty previous game outcomes. In
addition, gaming establishments may display the Jackpot prize at a
different place.
OBJECTS OR ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION
[0048] It is therefore an object of the present invention to
provide a game-of-chance apparatus and method that is more exciting
and interesting to the players and thus more likely to be
played.
[0049] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
roulette-type game that is utilized more than prior art games and
thus generates more revenue and profits for the gaming
establishment.
[0050] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a
roulette-type game, which can be played at any time by one player
and without any help from any other player or operator.
[0051] It is an advantage of the present invention that it provides
a multiple game-of-chance apparatus and method that utilizes
traditional base games, such as spinning reel or automated roulette
games, and also provides a multiple game-of-chance that can
directly produces more outcomes with one single spin of the
wheels.
[0052] In a traditional roulette game, with one single spin of the
wheel there are 38 probable outcomes, e.g., 1-36 numbers and red or
black color. It is a further advantage of the present invention
that with one single spin of the wheels, it offers
26.times.26.times.26=17,576 probable outcomes from betting on
Alphabet letters alone, in addition to 10.times.10=100 probable
outcomes from betting on two 0-9 numbered wheels.
[0053] Yet a further advantage of the present invention is that it
provides a multi-game apparatus and method in which the multiple
games can be played in a manner that occupies approximately the
same floor space as a traditional, single roulette wheel game.
[0054] While the above description contains many specifications,
these should not be construed as limiting the scope of the
invention, but as exemplifications of the presently preferred
embodiments thereof. Many other ramifications and variations are
possible within the teaching of the invention. Thus the scope of
the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their
legal equivalents, rather than by the examples given.
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