U.S. patent application number 13/446185 was filed with the patent office on 2012-11-15 for system and method for playing craps with associated wagering game.
Invention is credited to Ban Nguyen.
Application Number | 20120286473 13/446185 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 47141364 |
Filed Date | 2012-11-15 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120286473 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Nguyen; Ban |
November 15, 2012 |
System and Method for Playing Craps with Associated Wagering
Game
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing wagering games associated with
an underlying game of craps include receiving a wager relating to
the associated wagering game; receiving a dice roll result from an
instance of playing the game of craps, the dice roll result being
one of a possible plurality of dice roll results in a series,
wherein the number of dice roll results in the series depends on
the dice roll result according to the rules of craps; determining
if the series ends according to the rules of craps or continues;
comparing the number of dice roll results in the series if the
series continues with a preset number of dice roll results;
providing a payout if the number of dice roll results is equal or
greater than the preset number; and collecting the wager if the
series ends.
Inventors: |
Nguyen; Ban; (Henderson,
NV) |
Family ID: |
47141364 |
Appl. No.: |
13/446185 |
Filed: |
April 13, 2012 |
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61503393 |
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61484863 |
May 11, 2011 |
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Current U.S.
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273/274 |
Current CPC
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G07F 17/3267 20130101;
A63F 9/04 20130101; A63F 3/00157 20130101; G07F 17/3258
20130101 |
Class at
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273/274 |
International
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A63F 9/00 20060101
A63F009/00 |
Claims
1. A method of providing a wagering game associated with an
underlying game of craps, comprising the steps of: a) receiving a
wager relating to the associated wagering game; b) receiving a dice
roll result from an instance of playing the game of craps, the dice
roll result being one of a possible plurality of dice roll results
in a series, wherein the number of dice roll results in the series
depends on the dice roll result according to the rules of craps; c)
determining if the series ends according to the rules of craps or
continues; d) comparing the number of dice roll results in the
series if the series continues with a preset number of dice roll
results; e) providing a payout if the number of dice roll results
is equal or greater than the preset number; and f) collecting the
wager if the series ends.
2. A method as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of receiving a
dice roll result from an instance of playing the game of craps,
further includes operating a live game of craps with dice.
3. A method as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of receiving a
dice roll result from an instance of playing the game of craps,
further includes receiving data relating to a simulated game of
craps.
4. A method as recited in claim 1, wherein the step of providing a
payout if the number of dice roll results is equal or greater than
the preset number further includes providing a monetary award.
5. A method as recited in claim 4, wherein the monetary award is a
portion of an incrementally increasing progressive pool.
6. A method as recited in claim 1, wherein the wager is received
electronically.
7. A system for providing a wagering game associated with an
underlying game of craps, comprising: a) a communication interface
configured for: (i) receiving a wager relating to the associated
wagering game; (ii) receiving a dice roll result from an instance
of playing the game of craps, the dice roll result being one of a
possible plurality of dice roll results in a series, wherein the
number of dice roll results in the series depends on the dice roll
result according to the rules of craps; and b) a processor
configured for: (i) determining if the series ends according to the
rules of craps or continues; (ii) comparing the number of dice roll
results in the series if the series continues with a preset number
of dice roll results, wherein the communication interface is
configured for providing notification of a payout if the number of
dice roll results is equal or greater than the preset number and
providing notification that the wager is collected if the processor
determines that the series ends.
8. A system as recited in claim 7, wherein a processor conducts the
underlying game of craps.
9. A system as recited in claim 7, further comprising means for
conducting the underlying game of craps.
10. A system as recited in claim 8, wherein the means for
conducting the underlying game of craps includes physical dice.
11. A system as recited in claim 8, wherein the means for
conducting the underlying game of craps includes a random number
generator.
12. A system as recited in claim 7, further comprising a display
configured for displaying the results of the wager in the
associated wagering game.
13. A system as recited in claim 7, wherein the communication
interface and processor are mounted in a unitary housing.
14. A system according to claim 7, wherein the processor is
remotely located from the communication interface.
15. A machine readable media for providing a wagering game
associated with an underlying game of craps, comprising data and
code segments for: a) receiving a wager relating to the associated
wagering game; b) receiving a dice roll result from an instance of
playing the game of craps, the dice roll result being one of a
possible plurality of dice roll results in a series, wherein the
number of dice roll results in the series depends on the dice roll
result according to the rules of craps; c) determining if the
series ends according to the rules of craps or continues; d)
comparing the number of dice roll results in the series if the
series continues with a preset number of dice roll results; e)
providing a payout if the number of dice roll results is equal or
greater than the preset number; and f) collecting the wager if the
series ends.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Patent Application No. 61/503,393 filed Jun. 3, 2011, and U.S.
Provisional Patent Application No. 61/484,863 filed May 11, 2011,
the disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The invention relates generally to systems and methods of
modifying, providing and conducting wagering games, and more
particularly, multilayered wagering games.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The invention relates to the field of casino table wagering
games, particularly casino table dice games related to the play of
the game of craps, and most particularly to side bet wagers that
may be placed in the underlying game of craps.
[0004] The game of craps is a popular and long established casino
table wagering game. In Craps, each player places at least one of
the various wagers indicated below before the dice are thrown by
the shooter. Since the pair of dice provides 36 possible outcomes
for a single roll of one standard pair of dice, there are 36
possible outcomes on each and every roll of the dice in the
standard game of craps.
[0005] The standard wagers include a "Pass Line" wager. The player
will lose this wager on a shooter opening throw totaling 2, 3, or
12, and will lose all money wagered on this area. The player will
win the Pass Line wager on a shooter opening throw totaling 7 or
11. Thus, a player either wins or loses the Pass Line wager on an
opening throw of 2, 3, 7, 11, or 12. If these values do not appear
on the opening roll, then a "Point" is established. The possible
Point numbers are therefore 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10. Once the Point is
established, if the shooter throws the same Point number in a
subsequent throw, then the Pass Line wager wins. However if the
shooter throws a 7, then the Pass Line wager loses and the series
ends. This occurrence is commonly referred to as a "seven out."
After a seven out, the dice are typically passed to a new
shooter.
[0006] Craps has been an established part of the casino environment
for over a hundred years, in spite of the fact that it is a labor
intensive game, with a minimum of four personnel present at the
table during play. It is believed that the excitement of the game,
some relatively favorable wagers/odds and the camaraderie of the
game have required major casinos to continue offering the game.
[0007] It would be desirable for the casinos to increase their
revenue in the game, particularly by providing new profitable
wagers with a potential for high odds that would attract more
wagers and even attract new players.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] The invention relates generally to systems and methods of
modifying, providing and conducting wagering games, and more
particularly, multi-layered wagering games having an underlying
game and one or more associated games.
[0009] Some embodiments of the invention are directed to a method
of providing a wagering game associated with the underlying game of
craps, comprising the steps of: receiving a wager relating to the
associated wagering game; conducting the underlying game of craps
until an underlying game outcome is achieved through the roll of
the dice, simulation thereof, or otherwise receiving underlying
game outcome data relating to an instance of conducting the
underlying game of craps, wherein the underlying game outcome
includes data relating to the roll result, the particular shooter
rolling the dice and roll number for the shooter; comparing the
underlying game outcome data with preset criteria, wherein the
preset criteria relates to achieving a preset roll number for the
particular shooter; facilitating the provision of or providing a
payout if the preset criteria is satisfied by the underlying game
outcome data; and facilitating the collection of or collecting the
wager if the preset criteria is not satisfied by the underlying
game outcome data.
[0010] In some embodiments of the aforementioned method, the step
of providing a payout differs if the wager is received from the
shooter rolling the dice.
[0011] In some embodiments of the aforementioned method, the step
of conducting the underlying game until an underlying game outcome
is achieved further comprises using a program with a random number
generator.
[0012] In some embodiments of the aforementioned method, the step
of conducting the underlying game until an underlying game outcome
is achieved further comprises using physical dice.
[0013] In some embodiments of the aforementioned method, the wagers
are received electronically.
[0014] Some embodiments of the invention are directed to a system
for providing the methods described above.
[0015] In some embodiments, the aforementioned system provides an
associated wagering game with an underlying game of craps, which
includes a device, apparatus or method such as a communication
interface for receiving outcome data relating to an instance of
conducting the underlying game of craps until a craps outcome is
achieved according to the rules of the craps game, wherein the
craps outcome includes data relating to a roll number for the
shooter; a processor configured for comparing the craps outcome
data with preset criteria, wherein the preset criteria includes at
least one specific roll number. The communication interface may
also be configured for (i) receiving a wager relating to the
associated wagering game; (ii) indicating that the wager is
collected if the preset criteria is not satisfied by the craps
outcome data; and (iii) providing a payout if the preset criteria
is satisfied by the craps outcome data.
[0016] The information received regarding the underlying game of
craps may be received upon the game being conducted via a processor
or through physical dice rolled by a shooter at a craps table.
[0017] The system may further include a display device configured
for displaying the results of the wager in the associated wagering
game.
[0018] The communication interface may be a data input and/or data
output device or a remote computer terminal, such as a home
computer or mobile device with access to local or global network.
The system and communication interface may be configured for
providing the associated wagering game to players via an online
system or the Internet. The processor may also be remotely located
from the player interface. In some embodiments, the communication
interface, processor and display device may be mounted within a
unitary housing, and the aforementioned system may be an electronic
gaming machine or electronic platform including multiple data input
devices providing player positions.
[0019] Some embodiments of the invention are directed to a method
of providing a wagering game associated with an underlying game of
craps, which includes a first event of receiving a wager relating
to the associated wagering game; a second event of conducting the
underlying game until an underlying game outcome is achieved
according to the rules of the underlying game, wherein the
underlying game outcome includes data relating to a first hand
rank, a second hand rank, the composition of cards in the first
hand, and the composition of cards in the second hand; a third
event of comparing the underlying game outcome data with preset
criteria, wherein the preset criteria includes at least a
characteristic relating to the composition of playing cards for at
least one of the respective first and second hands, a rank for at
least one of the respective first or second hands, and a
relationship between the first hand and the second hand; and a
fourth event of either providing a payout if the preset criteria is
satisfied by the underlying game outcome data or collecting the
wager if the preset criteria is not satisfied by the underlying
game outcome data.
[0020] Some embodiments of the invention are directed to a system
and method of providing a wagering game associated with an
underlying game of craps, which includes the steps of receiving a
wager relating to the associated wagering game; receiving a dice
roll result from an instance of playing the game of craps, the dice
roll result being one of a possible plurality of dice roll results
in a series, wherein the number of dice roll results in the series
depends on the dice roll result according to the rules of craps;
determining if the series ends according to the rules of craps or
continues; comparing the number of dice roll results in the series
if the series continues with a preset number of dice roll results;
providing a payout if the number of dice roll results is equal or
greater than the preset number; and collecting the wager if the
series ends.
[0021] A system for providing a wagering game associated with an
underlying game of craps, such as those described above may include
a communication interface configured for receiving a wager relating
to the associated wagering game and receiving a dice roll result
from an instance of playing the game of craps, the dice roll result
being one of a possible plurality of dice roll results in a series,
wherein the number of dice roll results in the series depends on
the dice roll result according to the rules of craps. The system
may further include a processor configured for determining if the
series ends according to the rules of craps or continues and
comparing the number of dice roll results in the series if the
series continues with a preset number of dice roll results. In some
embodiments, the communication interface is further configured for
providing notification of a payout if the number of dice roll
results is equal or greater than the preset number and providing
notification that the wager is collected if the processor
determines that the series ends.
[0022] Some embodiments of the invention are also directed to a
machine readable media for providing a wagering game associated
with craps that includes code and/or data segments as necessary to
provide any of the methods described herein on one or more
machines.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] FIG. 1 is a process flow chart depicting an exemplary
embodiment of the invention.
[0024] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of exemplary system components
configured for use with methods according to some embodiments of
the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0025] The exemplary embodiments herein relate to wagering games
such as craps or variants and modifications thereof in which
additional or side wagers other than the underlying game wagers for
such games are placed by players and received by the house or
casino, or a person or entity acting as a banker of the game, to be
subsequently resolved in a secondary or associated wagering game
which is resolved at least in part by the randomly generated
outcomes of the underlying game.
[0026] It should be understood that each of the methods and
individual steps recited herein may be partially or wholly carried
out in a variety of ways and/or systems, which may include, but are
not limited to, a live game being played in a casino with dice or
cards (as is required in certain jurisdictions), an electronic
gaming machine (EGM) for use by one or more players, a multiplayer
platform which may include a player interface such as a touchscreen
display and involve physical or virtual dice, a home computer or
portable computing device, such as a tablet computer or mobile
phone capable of communicating with a network or over the Internet,
global telecommunication network or world wide web. It should
further be understood that the methods and systems of the invention
are described herein in connection with a conventional craps game
for illustrative purposes only, as the methods and systems of the
invention may be employed, combined or integrated with modified,
variant or otherwise non-conventional craps games, such as craps
variants with modified rules and additional wagers.
[0027] All references herein that are made to "dice" or "rolling
the dice" other such expressions that are ordinarily used in
describing a wagering game that is played with physical dice in a
casino are also meant to describe and capture all associated
electronic, video and online representations of said physical dice
and the rolling thereof.
[0028] It should further be understood that the invention is
directed to, among other things, methods of providing, conducting
and resolving multi-layered wagering games that include a sequence
of controlled and concrete transformative events. Some of these
events may involve wagering and resolving a wager, or the
generation and application of random data to predefined rules and
determination of a final outcome in a first or underlying game. The
generation of random data may be facilitated by computerized and/or
physical implements. The transformative events may also include
parsing of the data from the underlying game outcome for
comparative purposes with preset criteria to determine an outcome
in a second or associated wagering game.
[0029] A method of conducting a wagering game associated with an
underlying game of craps, according to some embodiments of the
invention is generally referred to by the reference numeral 10 in
FIG. 1.
[0030] In step 12, a wager is received by a player interested in
playing the associated game prior to a shooter's first or "come
out" roll. In some embodiments, the wager may only be received by
the player who is the shooter, that is, the player who is rolling
the dice in the craps game. In other embodiments, anyone may place
a wager on the associated game.
[0031] In step 14, the underlying game is operated or played so
that a roll outcome is obtained to begin or continue a series of
roll outcomes in the underlying game of craps, which may be
obtained through the dice being rolled by the shooter.
[0032] The roll outcome is compared with the underlying game rules
to determine if the roll outcome is a seven out. If the roll
outcome is a seven out, then as shown in steps 16 and 18 the series
ends and the wager is resolved as a loss and collected unless the
preset criterion for a payout is satisfied as discussed herein
below. If the roll outcome is not a seven out, then as shown in
step 16, a value is added to the current roll number in step 20 to
form a new roll number.
[0033] For example, if the shooter rolls a two, three, or twelve as
the outcome on the come out roll, then as shown in step 18 the
associated game is resolved as a loss and the wager placed in step
12 is collected. However, if the shooter rolls a seven on the come
out roll then as shown by steps 16 and 20, a value is added to the
roll number.
[0034] In some embodiments, the value added to the roll number
depends on the roll outcome or events in the underlying game. For
example, if a point is made then the value may differ than the
value if a point is not made as a result of the roll, or if the
roll outcome is seven after a point is made (but not a seven out)
then the value may differ. In another example, the value to be
added to the roll number may be partially based on the odds of
achieving the roll outcome, such as the value being one unless the
roll outcome is a two or twelve, in which case the value added to
the roll number may be two. In yet another example, the value may
be higher if the roll outcome is a double, that is, each die
yielding the same number to form the roll outcome.
[0035] For sake of simplicity the value added to the roll number
will be one for the embodiment discussed herein regardless of the
roll outcome or its relative effect in the underlying game. Thus,
in step 20, a value of one will be added to the roll number to set
a new roll number. Thus, if the roll number for the series was
zero, as is the case for the first come out roll for the shooter,
then the new roll number becomes one in step 20 if the come out
roll was anything other than a two, three or twelve.
[0036] In step 22, the new roll number is compared with preset
criterion. In this embodiment, the preset criterion is a winning
number. Thus, in step 24, if the preset criterion is satisfied,
that is, if the new roll number is equal to the winning number,
then as shown in step 26 the wager is won and a payout is provided,
which may be provided upon a seven out as shown in step 18. In some
embodiments, the payout is provided immediately.
[0037] As shown by steps 24 and 28, if the preset criterion is not
satisfied, that is, the new roll number is not equal to the winning
number, then the new roll number for the series becomes the roll
number for the series and play continues in the underlying game
with method 10 returning to step 14.
[0038] In some embodiments, the preset criterion may include
multiple preset criteria. Preset criteria may relate to any
information relating to the underlying roll outcome, such as
whether a point was made, the number is even or odd, or each of the
two die had the same number of pips, for example. Each preset
criteria may be associated with a different payout amount.
[0039] In other embodiments, the preset criteria may include more
than one winning number, such as consecutive numbers associated
with increasing payout amounts or multiples of the wager placed in
step 12. While the wager may be won when the first winning roll
number is achieved, a payout may not be made until the highest
payout amount achieved is determinable which would happen upon a
seven out. Alternatively, a payout may be made upon each sequential
roll number after the winning roll number is achieved, with each
roll number thus satisfying the preset criterion in step 24.
[0040] It should be readily apparent that the preset criterion or
criteria may vary and be modified in accordance with the invention
and depending on the data obtainable from the underlying game
outcome.
[0041] Payouts in step 26 may be anything of value, including one
or a combination of a fixed amount, a multiple of the wager
received in step 12, an odds-based payout, and all or a portion of
an incremented progressive jackpot award or a prize.
[0042] Table 1 illustrates payouts in an exemplary embodiment in
which payouts will be made to any player who placed a wager in step
12 upon each new roll number in the series satisfying the preset
criterion.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Preset Criterion Satisfied Payout Roll
Number is 35-49 $25 Roll Number is 50-59 $50 Roll Number is 60-79
$100 Roll Number is 80-99 10% of the progressive jackpot Roll
Number is 100-over 100% of progressive jackpot
[0043] In some embodiments incorporating Table 1, a payout of $25
will be made by achieving a roll number which is equal to 35, and
then again for roll numbers which equal 36 through 49. Thus, if a
seven out occurs when the current roll number in the series is 49,
fifteen payouts of $25 would have been made.
[0044] In other embodiments incorporating Table 1, a payout of $25
is made if the roll number upon a seven out is a number within the
range of 35 through 49 Likewise, a payout of $100 will be made if
the roll number is a number within the range of 60 through 79.
[0045] In some embodiments, anyone who places a wager on the
associated game in step 12 is entitled to a payout. In other
embodiments, the shooter is the only player placing a wager in step
12 who is entitled to any winning payout. In other embodiments, the
shooter is the only player placing a wager in step 12 who is
entitled to 100% of the progressive jackpot if a seven out occurs
with the roll number equal to or greater than 100.
[0046] Other tables of exemplary preset criterion which may be used
in connection with the embodiments of the inventions may be in the
form of a paytable listing roll numbers and corresponding odds
payouts as multiples of the unit wagered.
[0047] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary system 50 constructed in
accordance with some embodiments of the invention. System 50
includes processing device 52 in communication with a database or
memory device 54, communication or data input/output device 56 and
a display device 58. In some embodiments, display device 58 is a
touch-enabled device and includes a data input device component.
Memory device 54 may include data relating to the underlying game
and embodiments of the invention as described herein, such as the
preset criterion. Game and roll outcomes, as well as the associated
wager outcome or roll number, may be displayed and on display
device 58. Processing device 52 compares the roll number with the
preset criterion, storing information relating to the roll number
and satisfaction of the preset criteria in memory 54, in the manner
exemplified above by method 10. The dice roll may be actual, as in
a live table game, or simulated, either electronically or through
mechanical dice being made to provide a random result. Should the
preset criteria be satisfied, a payout will be determined by
processing device 52 and indicated on display device 58. If the
preset criteria are not satisfied, the same is indicated on display
device 58.
[0048] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the
methods described herein may be facilitated by table layouts with
wagering locations and other implements for illustrating and
tracking the associated wager and roll number.
[0049] A system of the invention may include various computer and
network related software and hardware, such as programs, operating
systems, memory storage devices, data input/output devices, data
processors, servers with links to data communication systems,
wireless or otherwise, and data transceiving terminals. Those
skilled in the art will further appreciate that the precise types
of software and hardware used are not vital to the full
implementation of the methods of the invention so long as players
and operators thereof are provided with useful access thereto.
[0050] While exemplary systems and methods, and applications of
methods of the invention, have been described herein, it should
also be understood that the foregoing is only illustrative of a few
particular embodiments with exemplary and/or preferred features, as
well as principles of the invention, and that various modifications
can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the
scope and spirit of the invention. Therefore, the described
embodiments should not be considered as limiting of the scope of
the invention in any way. Accordingly, the invention embraces
alternatives, modifications and variations which fall within the
spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the claims and
equivalents thereto.
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