EP1330295A1 - Jeux de hasard, facons de jouer et appareil - Google Patents

Jeux de hasard, facons de jouer et appareil

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EP1330295A1
EP1330295A1 EP01973563A EP01973563A EP1330295A1 EP 1330295 A1 EP1330295 A1 EP 1330295A1 EP 01973563 A EP01973563 A EP 01973563A EP 01973563 A EP01973563 A EP 01973563A EP 1330295 A1 EP1330295 A1 EP 1330295A1
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player
game play
option
numbers
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Randall M. Katz
Gary Dawson
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Milestone Entertainment LLC
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Milestone Entertainment LLC
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
    • G07F17/326—Game play aspects of gaming systems
    • G07F17/3262—Player actions which determine the course of the game, e.g. selecting a prize to be won, outcome to be achieved, game to be played
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06Q—INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • G06Q50/00—Systems or methods specially adapted for specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism
    • G06Q50/10—Services
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63F—CARD, BOARD, OR ROULETTE GAMES; INDOOR GAMES USING SMALL MOVING PLAYING BODIES; VIDEO GAMES; GAMES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • A63F3/00—Board games; Raffle games
    • A63F3/06—Lottos or bingo games; Systems, apparatus or devices for checking such games

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  • inventions relate to methods, an apparatus for their implementation, of unique player participation games, and for improved methods of play for games of chance. More particularly, these inventions relate to new and improved games involving player participation in a broadcast medium, such as television, and in other communication media, such as over the Internet or other cornmunications network.
  • a broadcast medium such as television
  • other communication media such as over the Internet or other cornmunications network.
  • Player participation games fall broadly under the categories of games of chance and games of skill.
  • One of, the main forms of games of chance is lotteries, which by definition, involve the three elements of: 1) prize, 2) chance and 3) consideration. If these three elements are present, then the game is considered to be a lottery, and is typically then run by a governmental entity.
  • lotteries are typically run by the individual states, or collectively by a group of states. In other countries, it is typically the national government that runs the lottery. countries and states attempt to strictly limit the game play to their geographic boundaries.
  • the '268 patent discloses a system in which a player may participate in a live casino game from a location remote from the casino.
  • a player interface station such as a computer terminal or other special input device, is connected by a communication line to the casino.
  • a second communication line is established from the casino to the player's financial institution.
  • the player is presented with an image of an actual "live” game.
  • the player then participates directly as if they were physically present at the casino.
  • a wager is cleared with the player's financial institution to insure adequate resources to cover the bet.
  • United States patent no. 4,845,739 to Ronald A. Katz is entitled, "Telephonic - Interface Statistical Analysis System”.
  • the patent describes various operating formats, including a format to be performed in association with television media. Specifically, in one embodiment, a real-time format is provided in which television viewers participate on a real-time basis in a game show for prizes. Expanded audience participation is achieved. Various levels of qualification are provided, such as for a child's television game format is utilized, parental clearance may be required. The use of personal identification numbers (pin numbers) is disclosed. In one implementation, the caller is prompted to identify which of the actual studio of audience participants the caller will be aligned with. Additionally, the caller may be instructed to indicate the extent of a wager.
  • a non real-time operation is provided.
  • Such a show might involve a quiz for callers based on their ability to perceive and remember occurrences within the show. Pre-registration is optionally utilized.
  • a sequence or time clock would be utilized in order to limit or control individual interfaces to a specific time or geographic "window". In this way, the caller questions may be utilized across various time zones without the caller having obtained the question earlier than other callers within a given time zone.
  • a conventional lottery proceeds as follows. First, a series of numbers are selected, either by the player or by some automated selection system, such as by computer. Upon the occurrence of a pre-determined event, such as on a set date and time, numbers are randomly chosen. Both mechanical methods, such as selection of ping-pong balls bearing numeric designations, or electronic means such as through a random number generator, may be utilized. The selected numbers are then provided to the participants, such as through a broadcast medium like newspapers, radio and television. Finally, the holder or holders of winning the tickets then present their ticket for payment.
  • a typical television presented game show lasts on the order of one half hour.
  • Various shorter format games or shows have been utilized, for example, a football based advertisement or game has been presented by IBM during televised football games under the name "you make the call”. Yet other shorter version games have been presented over web TV or on the game show network.
  • the television game show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" is believed to have originated in England, and has become extremely popular in the United States.
  • the game is a trivia game. While being principally a game of skill, the nature of the questions, or the contestants knowledge of the potential answers, makes the game at times a guessing game or game of chance.
  • the format consists of one contestant and one host. The contestant is presented with a question and four possible answers. If the contestant answers the question correctly, they advance to a next level, each level being associated with a higher monetary prize amount, which is roughly twice the amount of the preceding level.
  • a contestant is given three "life lines”: a "50/50” where in two incorrect answers are removed, thereby leaving the correct answer and one incorrect answer, the "phone a friend", wherein the contestant may call a friend by telephone and solicit their response to the question, subject to a 30 second time limit, and an "ask the audience” option where the audience is polled regarding their view of the correct answer to the question.
  • Various safe levels are established, such as at $1,000.00 such that the contestant would be awarded that amount of money in the even that they fail to correctly answer a question.
  • the contestant may elect to discontinue play, and to receive that amount of money won at the preceding level.
  • a first game comprises the steps of randomly selecting a target number from a first range of numbers having a minimum and a maximum, e.g., from 20 to 50.
  • the number may be selected by the house, or by a player, or by an alternate method of number selection.
  • the player selects numbers from a second range, having a minimum and a maximum, where the maximum is equal to or less than 5 of the minimum of the first range.
  • the second range may be from 1 through 10. The player elects whether or not to draw another number from the second range.
  • Jack-O This game is arbitrarily termed Jack-O.
  • the system receives a buy-in from the player.
  • Multiple indicia are randomly selected from a predefined set, e.g., the numbers from 1 to 10.
  • the system may select a predefined number of numbers, such as 5 numbers.
  • a graphical depiction of the randomly selected indicia are displayed to the player.
  • the display may consist of a depiction of a ball, such as the type of ball used in a lottery drawing.
  • a second group of multiple indicia are randomly selected from the predefined set. The number of indicia selected is the same for both the player and the house or system.
  • the first and second sets of numbers are then compared under predefined sets of rules to establish a winner.
  • the system may define a rule for an automatic winner where the player receives five of a kind, e.g., five 7's.
  • Other rules may be utilized, including those from conventional games, such as Poker.
  • a second or ancillary game is played in parallel with a first or primary game.
  • a second game may involve a selected player's guessing whether the next ball draw will be of a higher or lower number, or odd or even or the like.
  • the improved game play would involve running a parallel or ancillary game along with the ball draw.
  • One implementation would involve a first ball draw, followed then by game play by a contestant such as predicting whether the next ball drawn would be of a higher or lower number, or would be odd or even.
  • the master of ceremonies would advise the player which of these options had a better probability of being the outcome, thereby making the ancillary game more a game of chance as opposed to a game of skill.
  • scoring may be done, such as where one player or audience participant is scored or ranked relative to another player or participant.
  • this game may be played through a quick pick format, or through an online or other real time communication network format.
  • Yet another game format is arbitrarily termed The Zone. In this game, a number is randomly selected from a first range of numbers preferably having a minimum equal to the sum of the lowest numbers to be drawn and a maximum equal to the sum of the highest numbers to be drawn.
  • the game proceeds with sequential drawing of numbers until the player has a total of the draws approaching a predefined zone away from the target number.
  • the target zone may be numbers within 10 of the target.
  • Payment amounts are based upon the player's proximity to the target number, preferably without going over the target number.
  • Yet another game is one played at a multiple number of levels.
  • the contestant is presented with multiple options, such as a depiction of four uniquely labeled boxes, amongst which the contestant may choose.
  • the options would include at least one positive outcome and at least one negative outcome.
  • four boxes e.g., one could include a strike, two could include a monetary amount, which may be either the same or different and optionally, the fourth box could comprise a mystery box, described below.
  • the contestant selects, at random, one of the options. If the option selected is one of the positive options, such as a monetary amount, they proceed to the next level and the winnings are added to the prior winnings total.
  • a negative option such as a strike
  • the level is reset and play continues at that level.
  • the player is allowed a predetermined number of negative events, such as three strikes, prior to discontinuing play.
  • the 'mystery box' consists of a decision within a decision. A first decision was to select that option, which then was revealed as comprising a mystery box. The player is then given the option of whether to reveal that option. The option within the mystery box would include at least one positive result and at least one negative result.
  • a positive result such as a multiplier for the money, such as a doubler of the contestant' prior winnings, an updating of the safe level for the player or an additional monetary amount.
  • other positive results such as a free play or a reduction in the number of negative events is possible.
  • the probability of a negative result from the opening of the mystery box should be equal to the probability of a negative event if the mystery box were not selected.
  • game play utilizes the real time data compiled during a lottery ball draw.
  • the data regarding the number of potential lottery winners is utilized for companion game play.
  • the data may be used directly, such as where the absolute number is guessed or by counting the number of times a give digit appears, or indirectly, such as where the game determines if a digit of the next number will be higher or lower than the last.
  • the data may be used as a secondary random number generator.
  • the prizes at the various levels may be set as desired to result in a predetermined pay out for the game.
  • GLEPS guaranteed low end prize structures
  • the monetary spacing between various levels may be set as desired, either as an arithmetic progression or as a multiplicative progression, e.g., a substantial doubling of the prize amount at every level.
  • a multiplicative progression e.g., a substantial doubling of the prize amount at every level.
  • a jackpot or other proportionally large prize may be awarded. If the jackpot is not won in a given game, it may then roll over to a subsequent game.
  • Alternative forms of progressive play may be utilized.
  • game play in a first game may require progression through a plurality of levels, leading to game play on a second game for those who have reached the maximum level on the first game.
  • the maximum prize level in the first game may be equal to the minimum prize level in the second game.
  • Various modes of play are contemplated.
  • studio game play may be utilized with a broadcast, either live or for taped replay.
  • Yet another mode of game play involves playing at a gaming venue, such as where other games of chance, e.g., slot machines, are played.
  • Yet another venue may consist of game play by the player from their hotel room in a venue which allows gambling.
  • a network such as the internet, may be utilized to permit game play, whether for a monetary amount or to provide other points or indications of score.
  • the game may be played in any venue where not prohibited, whether on land or in an airplane or ship, and may be played in any form of wired or wireless environment, such as via hand-held web enabled communication devices.
  • the game may be played by a single individual, or may be played with multiple players. The multiple players may play against one another, for scoring, or may merely play in parallel without further interaction.
  • methods and apparatus are provided for participating in on- line or other electronic access games, especially lottery games played over a network, such as the Internet.
  • a player would obtain a lottery product, either scratch-off or on-line directed to playing an electronic game, such as a game on the Internet or played through a telecommunication network, either wired or wireless.
  • the traditional safeguards regarding sales of gaming tickets to under aged players can be maintained. Having obtained the ticket containing a participation number, the player may then enter that number electronically, which would enable play for the amount of money purchased. Winnings may be paid out by presenting the ticket to a retailer, who could verify the winnings via a conventional on-line system.
  • the ticket may contain variable information regarding the electronic play, such as the amount to be won, the level of difficulty of a game or what game could be played.
  • the games described herein may be played either as a probability game or as a predetermined outcome game.
  • the outcome is determined based upon the actions of the player.
  • the system has determined which ticket or tickets are winners, or at what level the win will be paid, and the action of the player has no impact on the outcome of the game play. While the appearance of selection may still appear to be "random" to the player, the system may select the required number or other indicia in order to force the predetermined outcome.
  • Fig. 1 shows a screen of the type particularly adapted for a broadcast type format.
  • Fig. 2 is a flow chart showing options for game play.
  • Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of a casino type apparatus.
  • Fig. 4 shows a lottery ticket for possible participation in a feature broadcast game show.
  • Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of a scratch off implementation of the game.
  • Fig. 6 shows graphical depictions of a lottery game termed POKO.
  • Fig. 7 shows graphical depictions of a lottery game termed Jack-O.
  • Fig. 8 shows graphical depictions of a lottery game termed High-Low.
  • Fig. 9 shows graphical depictions of a lottery game termed The Zone.
  • Fig. 10 shows graphical depictions of a lottery game in miniature form.
  • Fig. 11 shows graphical depictions of a lottery game termed On the Nose.
  • Fig. 12 shows graphical depiction of a game termed Blank Check.
  • Fig. 13 shows a ticket containing a participation number.
  • Fig. 14 shows a schematic diagram of an electronic system for implementation of these games.
  • Fig. 1 is a view of one possible display for use in game play.
  • the depiction may be of a portion of a broadcast studio with associated game play, such as for television broadcast.
  • the display 10 may optionally include a logo or other word mark region 12.
  • the multiple options presented to the players may be depicted as uniquely designated boxes 14. While shown as numbers in Fig. 1, the designators for boxes 14 may be of any form, such as letters, characters or other visual depictions.
  • the display preferably will include other functional aspects of the game.
  • a safe level display 16 displays that amount of money or points which are guaranteed to the player in the event that they can no longer continue with the game given that they have reached a predetermined negative level.
  • the total display 18 shows the total amount of money, points, prizes (cash or non-cash) or other winnings accumulated by the player.
  • the strike display 220 shows a depiction of the number of negative events, here strikes, which have occurred. As shown, the display 10 contemplates three strikes in the game. As shown, sub box 24 includes a "X" indicating one strike.
  • Display region 26 shows the possible outcomes from the selection of the mystery box or other denominated decision within a decision.
  • the outcomes of the mystery box include a multiplier for the monetary amount previously won by the player, here shown to be a multiplicative doubler of the monetary amount (shown at 26a), or a negative result, such as a strike (shown at 26b) or an updating of the safe level (as shown at 26c).
  • Fig. 2 is a flowchart of one implementation of the game format.
  • the game starts with start box 30.
  • Level box 32 indicates the multiple levels possible for game play. Game play begins at the first level. The number of levels ends at the first level. The number of levels may be chosen consistent with the expected pay out and desired duration of the game. In a half-hour or full hour broadcast format, 10 or 15 game levels may be desired. In contrast, a sixty second or few minute game may only involve three, four or five levels.
  • Decision box 34 determines whether the maximum level J has been reached, and if so, indicates that the jackpot 36 is to be awarded. In the event that the jackpot is not awarded, it may be rolled over for future games.
  • the multiple options 40 are displayed to the contestant.
  • the multiple options could comprise four uniquely numbered boxes or squares. Any form of display or random selection may be utilized.
  • display it should be construed in a manner consistent with selecting, such as where an alternative random selection method is utilized.
  • One possible alternative is the ping pong ball draw, such as where the balls are distinguishable and are drawn by the machine.
  • Yet another selection method could include a computer generated selection, such as through the use of a random number generator.
  • the output of selection box 42 is a determination of one of the various possible outcomes from that election or selection.
  • positive option 1 44 and positive option 2 46 are shown.
  • the positive options 44, 46 may represent a monetary amount, a point value or other financial or prize information.
  • the positive options are of an equal amount, though they may be of differing amounts or of differing types of prize.
  • the negative result box 50 may be of various types.
  • the negative result 50 may comprise a strike.
  • the game is structured as to permit a predetermined number of strikes, such as 3 strikes, prior to the player losing the game.
  • the system would update the negative result tally at box 52, and perform a comparison 54 of the totaled number of negative events to the maximum number of negative events allowed. If the comparison 54 indicates that the maximum number has been reached, then program flow proceeds to box 74 where the player is awarded the last existing safe level amount, or if no such safe level amount exists, then whatever minimum prize is indicated according to the rules. That minimum amount may be 0 or some other guaranteed amount.
  • Certain lottery systems require guaranteed low- end prize structure (GLEPS) which guarantee a certain prize or result for certain contestants.
  • GLEPS guaranteed low- end prize structure
  • the fourth option shown in Fig. 2 consists of the mystery box 60.
  • the competitor is given the option at decision stage 62 whether to reveal the content of the mystery box. If the player elects not to elect the content of the mystery box, then play resumes at the same level with four boxes. However, if the player elects to reveal the content at step 64, the content may consist of a negative option 66, positive result 68 or safe level update 70. In the event that the negative option 66 is selected, the negative result is updated at box 52, with the player indicated comparison step 54 being performed. Program operation is the same as for the flow leading from the negative result box 50. In the event that a positive result 68 occurs, the program flows to box 48 for an update of the positive result. For example, if the positive option 1 44 is a monetary amount, the monetary amount may then be added to prior winnings, or alternatively may be the entirety of the award which may be won.
  • the safe level is updated at box 72. In this way, when the player has reached the maximum number of events at box 54, the safe level amount 72 is then provided. After the update of the positive result 48, and optionally, an update of the safe level 72, program flow returns to the level selection 32, at which time the next higher level is selected.
  • Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of a device for use at a gambling or gaming venue.
  • a housing 80 may include a display 82, such as a CRT or flat panel display, on which is displayed the multiple options 84.
  • the other information or designations may be as described in connection with Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.
  • the display 82 may include a designator 86 for the amount the gamer is playing for.
  • a display 88 may visually depict the number of strikes existing.
  • a selection system 90 such as an array of buttons is utilized for player input of the desired selection.
  • any mode or manner of input may be utilized.
  • a computer mouse, voice detection system or other input mechanism permitting the player to interface with the machine may be utilized consistent with the goals and objects of this invention.
  • the display may include a depiction of the total amount then won, or comprising a safe level.
  • a slot 94 for pay back of a player's winnings may be provided.
  • the payment format may be of any various mode, such as if players based upon the use of credit card information, the credit card may be provided with a credit in the event that the player is a winner.
  • the displays of Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 may be of various types and resolution. For example, certain of the displays may be in a standard resolution format, whereas others may be in a high resolution format. Certain of the displays may show a graphical image, whether static or dynamic, and yet other displays may show textual information. Combinations of any of the preceding, e.g., text on certain displays and high resolution dynamic images on other displays, may be utilized.
  • Fig. 4 shows a ticket 100 having a front face and a back face.
  • the ticket 100 may include textual data such as state lottery or may include other graphic indicia indicative of the game.
  • the lottery ticket 100 includes a means or mechanism for the players to be selected for inclusion in a broadcast in the underline game.
  • a scratch off layer 106 is deposited an operative portion of the ticket, which, when removed, reveals images. As shown in Fig. 4, the scratch off layer has already been removed from the left and center images, depicting the television sets.
  • the images 104 and game play associated therewith may be in addition to the game play of a lottery, such as designated by the numbers 108.
  • a player purchases a ticket and receives numbers 108 they may be additionally entitled to play the game depicted by the graphics 104 for possible play on a future lottery game show. In this way, interest in a future lottery game may be created through game play on an existing lottery.
  • the ticket 100 optionally includes a bar code 112.
  • the bar code 112 is disposed on the backside of the lottery ticket.
  • the bar code 112 may be placed wherever desired. In operation, the machine readable bar code may be utilized for tracking or other monitoring purposes.
  • Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of a ticket or card 120 representing a scratch off version of the multilevel game.
  • Card stock or other substrate 120 has printed thereon an indication of the various levels of the game 122, such as 1, 2, 3 ... 15.
  • the player is presented with multiple regions 126 for scratch off. As shown, the player having scratched off the first box at level 1 revealed a winning prize of $2.00 at level 2, the player selected the second column, which results in a strike or X. At level 3, the player revealed the right most scratch off, revealing a winning number of $3.00. At level 4, an X was revealed in the third column. At this point, the player has two strikes. The player has then further elected at level 5 to reveal the scratch off in the first column.
  • the player has $7.00 of revealed winnings and two strikes.
  • the player could elect to discontinue play.
  • the ticket may then be brought to a redemption center and receive the money in exchange for the ticket.
  • the ticket In the event that the player continued to reveal obscure information, and that the predetermined number of negative events, such as 3 strikes, was reached, the ticket would become void and no compensation would be provided.
  • the games of this invention may be adapted to an on-line selection format, such as where a potential player purchases a lottery or lotto ticket at a retail vending location.
  • the player may be prompted to provide their selection of numbers, such as where they provide one of four numbers for each level. That information may then be passed in an on-line manner to the lottery system.
  • game play on the television or other broadcast media may be used for game play by the viewing audience. For example, the game play of successful game play at a given level may be compared to the player's selections previously made through the on-line process. Improved audience viewing levels of a game of chance would result.
  • the game described herein may be played in any variety of formats.
  • the game may be played in a 30 minute or 1 hour television broadcast type format.
  • the game is adaptable to a short, e.g., 60 second, format.
  • Game play may be done in a broadcast mode, such as through in studio participation, either live or taped. Alternate modes may be utilized, such as in a gaming or gambling establishment.
  • Game play may be over a network, such as the Internet or an Intranet.
  • the player may provide credit card information or otherwise have an account with a monetary stake, and that amount may be increased or decreased as the player wins or loses.
  • the player may play for points.
  • Contestant selection may be done by any number of modes or modalities. For example, as described in connection with Fig. 4, a scratcher type ticket approach may be utilized. Alternatively, an online ticket may be utilized wherein during the printing of the play slip (to reflect the numbers either selected by the customer or generated by a quick pick). In an alternative implementation, Internet play, such as the high score may be utilized to select future contestants. In yet another implementation, a real time selection may be utilized, such as where a player is on the net and is selected by the system for future game play.
  • Fig. 6 shows various graphical depictions relating to a lottery game.
  • the game is termed "POKO", but may be variously named.
  • a player "buys in” to the game, either by affirmatively providing a wager amount, or by accepting a preset amount as a buy in.
  • the acceptance may either be through an affirmative act, such as through payment of an amount at an in-store, on-line location, or through other forms of remote game play, such as by clicking or otherwise accepting or entering an amount into a computer or communications device, or merely through acquiescence and continuing game play (especially where a preexisting credit account or other ability to determine credit worthiness is utilized).
  • the system randomly selects multiple indicia from a predefined set.
  • the predefined set may comprise a set of numbers, such as 1 through 10, and the number of indicia selected may be 5.
  • the graphical indicia may constitute numbers, further being depicted on an image of a ball, most preferably a ping-pong type ball.
  • graphical images may be utilized, including classic card images including Ace, King, Queen and Jack. Since a physical card deck is not utilized to select the multiple indicia, but rather, a random selection is utilized, it is not possible for the player to "count cards" in the game.
  • the various indicia e.g., a set of first numbers
  • they are provided to the player in some graphical depiction.
  • the mode of presentation of the graphics may vary, and the mode of presentation may be selected consistent with the communication bandwidth available.
  • the graphical depiction may be merely of the number of other alpha numeric character supported by the display set of the device.
  • the display may show 77777 indicating the player's numbers, or may optionally also include the display for the house. Characters may be displayed all at once or over some period of time.
  • the graphical depiction may constitute an image of the indicia, such as a number, on a ball, such as a ping-pong ball.
  • the indicia may be displayed to the user on a screen, such as when the game is played over a computer network (wired or wireless), or may be printed on paper or other support media such as when a player purchases a ticket from a business establishment utilizing an on-line ticket dispensing system.
  • the numbers may have been picked beforehand, printed onto a support medium and obscured, such as through the use of a scratch off layer.
  • the game proceeds to the random selection of a second group of multiple indicia from the same predefined set.
  • the "house” also variously referred to as the system or equivalent terminology
  • the mode of display of the second group of numbers is similar to the first.
  • the ball indicia are utilized for both the first set of numbers (the players) and a second set of numbers (the house).
  • the first set of indicia and the second set are compared in order to establish a winner under a predefined set of rules. As shown in Fig.
  • a "POKO” may consist of all indicia being identical, such as where five 7's are drawn. In relative order, five of a kind would be four of a kind, which in turn would be a full house, which in turn would be three of a kind, which in turn would be two pairs, which in turn would be a single pair, which in turn would beat a high ball. As shown in the graphic of Fig. 6, if the player's hand consisted of a 9 4 9 9 9, and the dealer's hand consisted of an 8 8 8 8 7, each player having four of a kind, the player would win given that their number is higher.
  • any POKO winner would share the overall jackpot.
  • Other winning hands may be paid out with a fixed amount. For example, those having five a of a kind may receive $100, those having four of a kind receiving a smaller amount, e.g., $50, and so on.
  • the game By utilizing a truly random mechanism for selecting the indicia, the game becomes one of chance, as opposed to having a component based upon skill. Further, by utilizing a graphical depiction drawn from the conventional images associated with a random draw in a lottery, the game achieves more of a look and feel of a lottery, as opposed to a game of skill. While described, above, for one player, the game may be expanded to an arbitrarily large number of players. When the game is played in a real time environment, such as over the television or other communication network (wired or wireless) the game may be played at predetermined times.
  • a real time environment such as over the television or other communication network (wired or wireless) the game may be played at predetermined times.
  • the game may be played every 15 minutes on the hour, once a day, etc.
  • a portion of the collective monies being wagered may go into the pot.
  • the game permits multiple purchases of entries. For example, a player buying tickets at a retail establishment may purchase a first ticket and only receive a "pair" of matching numbers. The player may continue to purchase additional tickets until receiving one that the player believes may be sufficiently valuable to have a acceptable chance of success.
  • Such an arrangement may be performed either through a standard quick pick arrangement or via a scratch off. In contrast to a conventional lottery number selection scheme, the player must be precluded from selecting their own numbers in this game.
  • a push/pull system may be utilized.
  • the main system initiates the contact with the prospective players, such as by sending an SMS message or email.
  • the player may then elect to participate, or not.
  • the system may require a variable level of payment, such as where the system charges a first amount if the player elects to pass, in a second, higher amount, if the player elects to participate in the game.
  • Fig. 7 shows a depiction of a lottery game termed "JACK-O".
  • a target number is randomly selected from a first range of numbers.
  • the range of numbers includes a minimum number and a maximum number. For example, a typical range for the target numbers would be from 20 to 50.
  • the player or the "house” may select the target number.
  • a graphical indication of the target number is presented to the player.
  • a number is randomly selected for the player, where the number is selected from a second range, the range having a minimum and a maximum number.
  • the maximum of the second range is equal to or less than l A of the minimum of the first range. By way of example, if the second range is from 1 to 10, the first range is at least 20.
  • Game play continues by receiving an indication from the player as to whether to draw again. If the player elects to do so, a next randomly selected number from the second range is presented to the user. The cumulative amount of the draws is titled. This step is repeated either until the player declines to draw further or the title exceeds the target number.
  • the system randomly selects numbers from the second range, accumulating those numbers and comparing the total to the player's accumulated total amount.
  • the winner is the one who has the highest total closest to or equal to, but not exceeding, the target number.
  • the player may be advised upon the option for a draw that there is a possibility going over the target number. Further, the system may optionally provide an indication of the odds of exceeding the target number.
  • this game would be played in an interactive mode.
  • Computer or other communication access would permit effective game play.
  • Multiple players may play in parallel against the house, with the display for the other players being included upon all player's screens.
  • the main implementation contemplated includes a graphical display, yet other forms of conveying information to a player may be utilized, e.g., by providing the information audibly to the player, such as via the telephone or other speaker arrangement on a communications device.
  • the game play method and system provides for the playing or running of a parallel game or ancillary game along with a first or primary game.
  • the improved game play would involve running a parallel or ancillary game along with the ball draw.
  • One implementation would involve a first ball draw, followed then by game play by a contestant such as predicting whether the next ball drawn would be of a higher or lower number, or would be odd or even.
  • the master of ceremonies would advise the player which of these options had a better probability of being the outcome, thereby making the ancillary game more a game of chance as opposed to a game of skill.
  • scoring may be done, such as where one player or audience participant is scored or ranked relative to another player or participant.
  • Fig. 8 shows a graphical depiction of a game termed "HIGH LOW".
  • the game is played along with a first lottery selection of a series of randomly selected numbers.
  • the instant game would be played in conjunction with a ball draw of six randomly selected balls bearing unique numbers for purposes of a traditional lottery game.
  • the instant game then includes the step of receiving an indication whether the second ball to be randomly drawn in the base game will be higher or lower than the first draw. The player may continue through the game so long as there prediction as to higher or lower is correct.
  • the monetary award to the player may be based upon the number drawn in the base lottery. For example, if the first ball drawn in the lottery is 17, the potential prize award amount could be some multiple thereof, such as $17,000.00. If the next number drawn in the base lottery is 35, and the player as guessed "higher", then the 35 x the multiplier, e.g., $35,000.00, may be added to the prior total, raising the potential winnings to $52,000.00.
  • the game may be played in real time, that is, simultaneously with the base game, where the input mode permits essentially real time input. For example, input via a computer system or other communication system (wired or wireless) may be utilized. Alternatively, the selection of high/low may be made prior to the selection of the base numbers.
  • the selection of the high/low may be made affirmatively by the player or may be done by a quick pick method.
  • a ticket may include an indication as to when the base game will be played, e.g., June 27, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. And indicates the series of high/low outcomes. By running this game in parallel with the base lottery selection, viewer interest in the base lottery drawing is prolonged.
  • yet another option to win based on the full outcome of the base lottery selection may be provided. For example, the total number of "higher" ball draws may be reworded. Alternatively, the final sum of the various ball draws may be rewarded.
  • the result of the game play may result in other opportunities or prizes.
  • the winner of the corollary or ancillary game may be placed in a pool for a drawing to be on a subsequent television or other broadcast show, such as a subsequent base ball draw.
  • the system may also monitor in real time the number of players of the high/low game who remain as potential winners.
  • Fig. 9 shows a graphical depiction of a game entitled "The Zone".
  • the game is intended to be played in conjunction with a lottery type ball draw, that is, a drawing involving a random selection of a series of numbers.
  • the series of numbers for the ball draw is in the range from 1 to 49.
  • the maximum total of the numbers in the ball raw may be determined.
  • summing of the six largest numbers (44 to 49) is 279.
  • the minimum number (summing 1 through 6) is 21.
  • the player receives a randomly generated number.
  • the number may be provided through a quick pick scheme, through a scratch off of a preprinted ticket, or by transmission of the selected number over a communications network (wired or wireless).
  • the random selection of a series of numbers for the base lottery then proceeds.
  • the numbers for the base lottery are then tallied. Prizes are assigned or awarded to players based upon a schedule. For example, if the player's number equals the lottery total, the maximum prize would be awarded, e.g., $100,000.00. If the player's number is 1 away from, preferably 1 less than, the lottery total, a lesser prize is awarded, e.g., $5,000.00.
  • the prize amounts continue to decrease as the difference between the player's number and the lottery total increase.
  • no further prizes are awarded once the difference between the player's number and the lottery total exceeds a certain number, e.g., 10 away. In the preferred mode of play, prizes are awarded only to those who have a player's number not exceeding the lottery total.
  • Fig. 10 shows a graphic depiction of a game show format, preferably played in a "miniature" format, namely, less than 10 minutes, more preferably less than 5 minutes and most preferably, in 3 minutes or less.
  • home players may qualify to play via a communication path, such as telephone, internet or other wired or wireless communication device.
  • a predetermined number of people will qualify to play from home on the television show.
  • the on-air participants are selected to ensure quality game play and programming.
  • the in-studio contestant is then asked a series of "super match" questions against a clock as a stake setter.
  • contestants are paid off for each correct answer they give, the game optionally limiting pay-off for any 1, 2, 3 answers. Contestants must answer the same as a contestant in order to remain in the game. Players are eliminated if they do not provide the same answer as the contestant. Optionally, at the end of the predetermined time, the contestant may keep their money or try to multiply it by a multiplier factor, e.g., 5 times. Out of the remaining home players who have answered as the in-studio contestant, a player will be picked, preferably at random. The remote contestant then must match the player in a head-to-head match.
  • Fig. 11 shows a graphical depiction of a game entitled "On the Nose".
  • the house draws a target number from a universe of numbers, e.g., 20 to 50.
  • One or more players draw numbers from a universe from 1 to 10.
  • Players attempt to hit the target number on the nose without going over that number.
  • the player may freeze, that is, decline further draws, if they are within a predetermined amount from the target number.
  • the predetermined number may be 1, such that if the player is 1 away from the target number they may elect to freeze.
  • the system house then draws in an attempt to beat the players. If the house hits the target exactly, the jackpot rolls over.
  • the house will continue to draw at least to within the same predetermined distance from the target number as applies to the player. While any number of pay-out schemes may be utilizes, one preferred method is to share the jackpot amongst those hitting the target number on the nose, and to give those players who were within the predetermined distance from the target number an incentive for future game play, such as a free game play or reduced entry fee play.
  • the absolute number of players remaining may be utilized directly.
  • either the absolute number may be utilized for example, is the number higher or lower than a predetermined number, or some portion of the number may be used.
  • the last digit may be compared to the prior last digit as to whether it is higher or lower.
  • the last digit should be substantially random. In this way, a secondary random number generator is provided.
  • the data regarding the number of players remaining may be used indirectly.
  • the contestants may indicate the number of occurrences of a given digit, such as the number of occurrences of a given digit, such as the number of 9's in a given number.
  • game play is based upon the numbers of remaining players as determined in substantially real time.
  • players may be awarded a certain amount of money for every predetermined digit. For example, a player may select a 4 and then for every 4 being revealed during the game, the contestant wins a predetermined amount, e.g., $25,000.00 for each occurrence.
  • a predetermined amount e.g. $25,000.00 for each occurrence.
  • Fig. 12 shows a graphical depiction of a game entitled "Blank Check”.
  • a player is provided with a series of numbers, typically five numbers, corresponding to a monetary amount. The digits are randomly selected from the set from 0 to 9. In the example of Fig. 9, the player amount is 84,334. The game proceeds with a sequential random selection of numbers from the same range. As shown in Fig. 9, the sequence of selected numbers is 84337. For the first four digits, the player was still in the game.
  • the game play includes the use of contestant game play to determine lottery numbers.
  • a contestant may be blind folded or otherwise be made unable to see various options. The person then selects from among the various options as the means by which the random lottery numbers are drawn.
  • One example could comprise a blind folded contestant selecting objects.
  • this invention relates to an interstitial game show.
  • Main or regular programming such as is broadcast on a given evening during prime time on a broadcast network would additionally include multiple interspersed, typically short, segments relating to game play.
  • the game play would be for a relatively short period of time, for example, 1 to 2 minutes. For example, at 8:00 an initial round may be played prior to the beginning of prime time programming. Normal programming would then resume through the remainder of the 8:00 hour. At 9:00, a second short segment may be played. The play may continue at later times, such as to culminate at a show at 11:00.
  • the short segments would not necessarily be shown at a predetermined or predeterminable time as far as the audience was concerned.
  • the game play my be progressive from one interstitial game segment to another. Players may be presented with the option of stopping play or continuing.
  • the show would include a display having an underlying image, with that image being at least partially obscured by overlying image regions which differ from the underlying image region.
  • a contestant would be given a time limit in which they would be presented with information relating to a suggestion or a clue relating to an overlying image region, which if the player responded correctly, would be removed so as to reveal that portion of the underlying image which was below the overlying image.
  • the suggestion or clues may be related to the underlying image or may merely be unrelated suggestions or clues with respect to that particular overlying image region.
  • Yet another embodiment of game play provides for the repurposing of an existing taped game show.
  • the previously recorded game show would be segmented into subsets of issues, for example, presentation of questions or answers (as in the case of Jeopardy), those issues would be presented to one or more players, a response would be received from those players, and the answer would be compared to the correct answer. Scoring would then rank players relative to one another or to indicate the amount of the prize.
  • one or more contestants would be presented with multiple images upon which predetermined data had been assembled. For example, images of five actresses may be presented to the player and the associated data would comprise opinion polling information as to whom the audience thought was the most attractive.
  • the players would then play against each other to eliminate the images which they believe do not correspond to the most popular or number one response. The players would alternate until one player remained. In a second round, individual play, as opposed to play between contestants is utilized. Again, the player attempts to eliminate those answers which were other than the most popular answer of the audience.
  • audience participation via an interactive video display such as a computer connected over the Internet, or via an interactive television arrangement, may participate in the program.
  • a ticket comprising cardstock or other substrate or support media is provided with various printed matter.
  • the ticket may identify the various game, such as a lottery, and indicate that it is a lottery electronic access ticket.
  • the ticket would provide a participation number, such as a pure numeric indication or alpha-numeric indication.
  • the ticket would have an indication of its value or purchase price.
  • date and time information may be provided.
  • the presumably age qualified bearer of the ticket could then access the game, such as by addressing a website or by otherwise communicating with the game location.
  • the player would be prompted or otherwise permitted to enter the participation number, such as by typing or keying it in.
  • Game play could then proceed once the system had verified that the participation number was a valid participation number.
  • the participation number could be activated only upon the actual generation of the ticket bearing that number. If the participation number is valid, and a monetary amount remains available to the player, game play is permitted to proceed. The player is then provided with an indication of whether they have won, and if so, the amount.
  • the monetary amount remaining on the card may be updated, such as by deducting loses or crediting wins.
  • the method includes the step of presenting the ticket bearing the participation number to a physical retail location, which may then access the system through its on-line connection, thereby verifying that the game play associated with the participation number is to be compensated.
  • the entertainment value of the retail purchase may be increased.
  • the tickets may contain variable information, either obscured or not obscured, regarding the electronic play.
  • the amount of prize that the player can win could be presented. In the case of on-line ticket distribution, this amount would not need to be obscured, but would be obscured such as by a scratch-off strip in the case of a preprinted ticket.
  • Yet another variable which could be utilized relates to the level of difficulty of game play.
  • Yet another variable could be an indication of which of a plurality of games could be played by the player, e.g., POKO, LOTTO, The Zone, etc.
  • Fig. 14 shows a schematic diagram of an overall system for use in performance of the games described herein.
  • a processor is coupled to one or more player participating via an electronic communication system.
  • a player may participate through a wireless device, such as a cell phone, personal digital assistant, pager, messaging system or any portable wireless unit.
  • a wireless device such as a cell phone, personal digital assistant, pager, messaging system or any portable wireless unit.
  • Communication may alternatively be made through a cable network, such as where a computer or interactive television is provided.
  • User input would typically be generated by a key pad, such as through a full sized key board or through a smaller sized remote input unit.
  • the Internet may be used as a communication path, typically coupling to a computer having a communication device, e.g., a modem, a microprocessor and associated storage.
  • the system also preferably includes a connection to a physical vending location for providing tickets.
  • the system includes an electronic communication between the system, e.g., the processor, and a on-line retail vendor.
  • the vendor possesses a ticket printing system which can print the tickets based upon input from the processor.
  • the processor in turn potentially communicates with a number of databases.
  • a ticket database would contain at least information regarding the tickets sold and the associated information (e.g., the numbers selected for a lottery game, the amount of value associated with a ticket purchased, the amount associated with a prize, information regarding a game to be played or the level of difficulty of the game).
  • the system would have a input path permitting entry of data from a live event, such as a televised ball draw.
  • a live event such as a televised ball draw.
  • the system also couples to a substantially real-time lottery information system, such as the fast-track system whereby ancillary games based upon the fast-track data may be played.
  • the previously described games may be played either as probability games (where the outcome of the game is determined based upon the actions of the player) or as a predetermined game (where the "winning" status of a particular game play is determined prior to the player's participation or other game play).
  • the game JACK-O was a probability game in that the user's election of whether or not to draw was a factor in determining the outcome of the game.
  • JACK-O could be implemented as a predetermined win game. The system would determine whether, and in what amount, the player would win. The system could then force that outcome, such as by presenting a certain number to the player based upon the ball draw.
  • game play may appear "random" to the player, the system would act in a manner so as to cause the predetermined outcome.
  • game play may include steps which aid in achieving the desired outcome, such as by requiring the player to draw when their tally is within a predefined number (e.g., less than 5 away) from a target number.

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Cette invention concerne de nouveaux jeux de hasard ainsi qu'un appareil et des façons de jouer. Dans le cas d'un jeu de hasard multi-niveau, le joueur se voit présenter des options multiples dont au moins une option négative et une option positive. Chaque joueur choisit une case parmi quatre cases (14), dont deux correspondent à des valeurs monétaires (16), et une un coup manqué (220). La quatrième case peut être éventuellement une case surprise (que le joueur peut choisir ou non d'ouvrir) qui nécessite une décision à l'intérieur d'une autre décision. Si le joueur ouvre cette case, de multiples possibilités lui sont proposées. Selon un autre mode de réalisation, une série de numéros aléatoires est tirée, la victoire étant déterminée d'après des règles prédéfinies. Si le jeu se déroule dans un studio de retransmission, on peut envisager des jeux se déroulant dans un casino ou via un réseau électronique. Selon un autre mode de réalisation encore, un jeu auxiliaire repose sur une détermination sensiblement en temps réel du nombre de joueurs restants
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