FR3137301A1 - Linked digital games system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly for linked digital games comprising at least one server (115) cooperating with at least one gaming device (100, 105, 110), according to which the at least one gaming device is configured to participate in a first and a second game, the first and second games being different, said at least one server comprising a first software module (310) implementing said first game and a second software module (315) implementing said second game, said first and second software modules being distinct, said at least one server further comprising a linked game management software module (305), said linked game management software module being configured to execute said second software module following the execution of said first software module. Abbreviated figure: figure 3

Description

Linked digital games system

The invention relates to the field of instant digital lottery games, participation in which can give access (for example in the event of a losing result) to participation in a second game such as an instant digital jackpot game (of type "1 chance in N of winning"), and the implementation of such linked games on computer servers. In the rest of the text, we will say that the digital lottery game and the digital jackpot game to which it provides access are linked games.

The object of the present invention is to simplify the development and implementation of related games, in particular instant digital lottery games and instant digital jackpot games. The invention further allows the implementation of multi-jurisdictional jackpot games, that is to say jackpots linked to games belonging to lotteries depending on several jurisdictions.

To this end, the invention proposes a system of linked digital games.

A set for linked digital games is thus proposed comprising at least one server cooperating with at least one gaming device, according to which the at least one gaming device is configured to participate in a first and a second game, the first and second games being different, said at least one server comprising a first software module implementing said first game and a second software module implementing said second game, said first and second software modules being distinct, said at least one server further comprising a linked game management software module, said linked game management software module being configured to execute said second software module following execution of said first software module.

The method according to the invention thus makes it possible to simplify and reduce the costs of developing and implementing related games.

According to particular embodiments, the assembly cooperates with a plurality of game devices, said at least one game device being a first game device, a second game device being configured to participate in a third and second games, the third game being different from the first and second games, said at least one server comprising a third software module implementing said third game, said third software module being distinct from said first and second software modules, said linked game management software module being further configured to execute said second software module following execution of said third software module.

Still according to particular embodiments, said first and said second game devices comprise software modules configured to allow a user to validate participation in said first game, respectively said third game, and said validation of participation in said first game, respectively said third game, comprises the transmission of participation information to said linked game management software module, said linked game management software module being configured to execute said first software module, respectively said third software module, in response to the receipt of said participation information.

Still according to particular embodiments, the linked game management software module is further configured to manage a participation contribution to said first and second games, respectively to said third and second games.

Still according to particular embodiments, said second software module is configured to automatically transmit information from said second game to said first and second gaming devices.

Still according to particular embodiments, said assembly comprises said plurality of game devices, said first and said second game devices comprising a graphical interface configured to display said information of said third game.

Still according to particular embodiments, said first software module transmits execution information to said linked game management software module when it is executed.

Still according to particular embodiments, said first game is a digital lottery game and said second game is a digital jackpot game.

Still according to particular embodiments, said at least one server comprises a plurality of linked game management software modules.

Still according to particular embodiments, said set comprises a plurality of servers, said first software module and said linked game management software module being executed on separate servers.

Other characteristics, details and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the detailed description below. This is purely illustrative and must be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1

illustrates an example of an environment in which the invention can be implemented according to particular embodiments;

Fig. 2

illustrates an example of a graphical interface used on a player's device to participate in related games, here an instant digital lottery game then an instant digital jackpot game;

Fig. 3

illustrates a first example of software architecture of a linked game system, according to embodiments of the invention, allowing a player to participate in a first game and, after participating in the first game, in a second game

Fig. 4

illustrates an example of communication between application modules, an instant game module, a linked game management module and a jackpot game management module such as those illustrated in the ;

Fig. 5

illustrates a second example of software architecture of a linked game system, according to embodiments of the invention, allowing a player to participate in a first game and, after participating in the first game, in a second game;

Fig. 6

illustrates a third example of software architecture of a linked game system, according to embodiments of the invention, allowing a player to participate in a first game and, after participating in the first game, in a second game;

Fig. 7

illustrates a first example of implementation of two linked games comprising separate instant games and a common jackpot game;

Fig. 8

illustrates a second example of implementation of two linked games comprising separate instant games and a common jackpot game;

Fig. 9

illustrates a third example of implementing two linked games comprising separate instant games and a common jackpot game;

Fig. 10

illustrates an example of a device that can be used to implement, at least partially, embodiments of the invention, in particular steps described with reference to Figures 2 to 9.

detailed description

According to particular embodiments of the invention, the software architecture used to implement linked games is organized into software modules allowing that different linked games can be based on common modules. Furthermore, this architecture allows the use of common modules for related games implemented in particular contexts, for example games implemented in distinct jurisdictions, with for example different currencies. Related games are, for example, instant digital lottery games and instant digital jackpot games. The same jackpot game can thus be linked to different lottery games, which reduces development time and costs. Sharing the same jackpot game with several lottery games also makes it possible to increase the amount of winnings.

There illustrates an example of an environment in which the invention can be implemented, according to particular embodiments. According to this example, a user can access, using a personal gaming device or a self-service gaming device, for example using a tablet 100, a smartphone 105 or of a computer 110, to related games. This access can in particular be carried out after the player has connected to a previously created player account. Such a player account makes it possible in particular to purchase participation in an instant digital lottery game. Some instant digital lottery games offer the right to participate in an instant digital jackpot game. In this case, according to embodiments, a portion of the instant digital game bet is taken to fund the jackpot in question, and following participation in the instant digital game, an instant draw of the jackpot is made for the player. The draw is generally of the “1 chance to win among N” type. We will say that the instant digital lottery game and the instant digital jackpot game to which it provides access are linked games.

Access to these games is offered here by a game operator on a server 115, via a communications network 120.

By way of illustration, access to the lottery game can be carried out through a graphical interface, for example the interface 125, which can be a web interface or an interface of an application (app) installed on the device of the player and configured to interface with the corresponding gaming application, implemented on the server 115.

The communications network 120 is, for example, the Internet network to which the devices 100, 105, 110 and 115 can connect using standard wired or wireless communications technologies, using known communications protocols.

It is observed that the linked games can be implemented on a single server 115 or on several servers, for example in the form of software modules specific to each game. For example, lottery games can be implemented through modules software installed on a first server and the jackpot game can be implemented through a software module installed on another server. Lottery games can also be implemented through software modules installed on different servers.

Likewise, lottery games and jackpot games may be implemented by separate gaming operators. Thus, for example, a first lottery game and an associated jackpot game can be implemented on a first server and offered by a first games operator and a second lottery game can be implemented on a second server and be associated with the jackpot game implemented on the first server, the second lottery game and the associated jackpot game being offered by a second game operator.

There illustrates an example of a graphical interface used on a player's gaming device, for example the tablet 100 of the , to participate in related games, here an instant digital lottery game then an instant digital jackpot game.

As illustrated, the graphical interface includes a first zone 200 allowing a user to select several numbers, for example six numbers between one and forty. The selected numbers are those surrounded by a thicker line. The graphical interface also includes a second zone 205 in which the potential winnings are displayed and a validation button 210 making it possible to validate the selected numbers and, thus, validate the purchase of the linked games including participation in the lottery game for which a player just selects the numbers played and an entry into a jackpot game. As soon as validation is carried out, an instant draw is made. According to the example illustrated, six numbers between one and forty are drawn at random and displayed one after the other in a results window 215 (only the first five numbers are drawn here, among which two were selected by the player who thus likely to win €1 if the last number drawn is a played number). As soon as the player has participated in the lottery game, he is offered to participate in the jackpot game. Alternatively, he automatically participates as soon as he has played the lottery game. As illustrated, the jackpot amount associated with the lottery game in which the player participates is displayed in the display area 220. It is preferably updated automatically.

The game engines corresponding to the lottery game and the jackpot game are, for example, implemented in the server 115 of the .

There illustrates a first example of software architecture of a linked game system, according to embodiments of the invention, allowing a player to participate in a first game and, after participating in the first game, in a second game.

As illustrated, the gaming system here comprises several software modules, in particular application modules or app 300-1 to 300-n (generically referenced 300), intended to be implemented in each of the devices used by the players to participate. They may in particular comprise an interface allowing a player to interact with the gaming system, in particular to participate in a first game, for example a lottery game as described with reference to the . These application modules are specific to one or more particular games, for example one or more lottery games and associated jackpot games.

The application modules 300 are connected to a linked game management module 305 which aims in particular to manage player participation, in particular to manage payments and the distribution of these payments between the linked games (preferably in a transparent manner for the player). It also aims to trigger participation in the second game, for example a jackpot game, after the player has participated in the first game, for example a lottery game.

The application modules 300 are also connected to a game module 310 to allow a player to participate in the first game, for example selecting and validating numbers from a lottery game as described with reference to the . This game module is called instant play module. The instant game module 310 receives the player's participation information, for example the selected numbers, and executes the corresponding game. By way of illustration, the instant game module 310 can draw numbers, compare them to numbers selected by a player and determine a game outcome. As illustrated, the instant game module 310 is also connected to the game module. management of linked games 305, in particular to inform of the participation of a player in the game implemented by the instant game module 310 and trigger, if necessary, participation in the second game.

The application modules 300 are also connected to a game module 315 to allow a player to participate in the second game, for example to allow him to receive an amount from a jackpot game prize pool and, where applicable, an amount of earnings. This game module is called jackpot game module. The jackpot game module 315 can manage the participation of players in a jackpot game as well as the prize pool. Different rules can be used to manage the prize pool in relation to player participations, for example progressively (the amount of the prize pool increases proportionally to the amount of participations), incrementally (the amount of the prize pool increases in increments depending on the amount of participations), in a fixed manner (the amount is fixed and determined), etc. As illustrated, the jackpot game module 315 is also connected to the linked game management module 305, in particular to allow the linked game management module 305 to trigger the participation of a player in the second game.

The links between modules 300, 305, 310 and 315 are links allowing data exchange and triggering participation in a game. They can use standard communication protocols.

There illustrates an example of communication between application modules, an instant game module, a linked game management module and a jackpot game management module, such as the software modules illustrated on the .

A first step (step 400) here aims to transmit information relating to a second game, for example a jackpot amount of a jackpot game, between a jackpot game module, for example the jackpot game module 315 of the , to application modules, for example the application modules 300 of the . As illustrated, this step is repeated, for example as soon as the amount of the prize pool changes or as soon as the variation exceeds a particular threshold.

In a following step, after a player has validated participation in a first game linked to a second game from which information may have been received, for example a lottery game as described with reference to the , a request for participation in the first game is transmitted (step 405) from the application module implemented in the device used by the player to a linked game management module, for example the linked game management module 305 of the . This request preferably includes information about the player, in particular information allowing him to be charged an amount corresponding to his participation in the linked games. According to particular embodiments, in response to receiving a participation request, the linked game management module obtains the player's payment (directly or via a third party) and allocates part of it to the instant game and part to the jackpot game according to predetermined rules stored in the module itself or to which it has access. The amount of the participation can be transmitted in the request or can be known from the linked game management module. After obtaining payment from the player, the linked game management module sends to the application module implemented in the device used by the player information validating participation in the first game (step 410).

After receiving validation information for participation in the first game, the application module implemented in the device used by the player addresses a request for participation in a game module allowing the implementation of the first game, for example the game module. instant game 310 of the (step 415). This request preferably includes the game parameters, for example numbers selected by the player to participate in the game. The game module allowing the implementation of the first game then executes the game. By way of illustration, the module game allowing the implementation of the first game carries out a draw and compares the result of this draw to a selection made by the player to participate in the game.

In a following step, the game module allowing the implementation of the first game sends information to the linked game management module to inform it of the player's participation in the first game (step 420). In response, the linked game management module sends a request to the jackpot game module to request the player's participation in the jackpot game (step 425). This request includes, for example, an indication relating to the identity of the player and a participation amount. Upon receipt of this request, the jackpot game module records the player's participation and updates the amount of the jackpot. As indicated previously, the updated prize pool amount is preferably transmitted to the application modules (step 430). When the jackpot game module carries out the drawing, for example according to predetermined rules (for example on a predetermined date), it informs the winner(s) or all of the players who participated in the jackpot (step 435).

As described above, the instant game module, the game management module and the jackpot game module can be implemented in a single server or in multiple servers. Depending on the configuration, communication between these modules is carried out within the same server or via a communication network, for example using standard communication protocols.

There illustrates a second example of software architecture of a linked game system, according to embodiments of the invention, allowing a player to participate in a first game and, after participating in the first game, in a second game.

According to this example, several different first games, for example several different first instant games, can be associated with the same second game, for example with the same jackpot game.

Again, as illustrated, the games system here comprises application modules or apps 500-1 to 500-n (generically referenced 500), intended to be implemented in each of the devices used by the players to participate. They include in particular an interface allowing a player to interact with the gaming system, in particular to participate in the first game, for example a lottery game as described with reference to the . These application modules are specific to one or more particular games, for example one or more lottery games and associated jackpot games.

The application modules 500 are connected to a linked game management module 505 which aims in particular to manage player participation, in particular to manage payments and the distribution of these payments between the linked games (in a transparent manner for the player ). It also aims to trigger participation in the second game, for example a jackpot game, after the player has participated in a first game, for example a lottery game.

The application modules 500 are also connected to one or more game modules 510-1 to 510-p, preferably independent of each other, generically referenced 510, to allow a player to participate in a first game of his choice among the first games offered by the application module installed on the device it uses, for example selecting and validating numbers from a lottery game as described with reference to the . The selected instant game module receives the player's participation information, for example the selected numbers, and executes the corresponding game. Again, the instant game modules 510 are connected to the linked game management module 505, in particular to inform it of a player's participation in a game implemented by an instant game module 510 and trigger, if applicable, participation in the second game.

The application modules 500 are also connected to a game module 515 to allow a player to participate in the second game, for example to allow him to receive an amount from a jackpot game prize pool and, where applicable, an amount of earnings. Like the jackpot game module 315, the jackpot game module 515 can manage the participation of players in a jackpot game as well as the prize pool. Likewise, the jackpot game module 515 is also connected to the linked games management module 505, in particular to allow the linked games management module 505 to trigger the participation of a player in the second game.

There illustrates a third example of software architecture of a linked game system, according to embodiments of the invention, allowing a player to participate in a first game and, after participating in the first game, in a second game.

According to this example, several different first games, for example several different first instant games, can be associated with the same second game, for example with the same jackpot game. As illustrated, this software architecture implements several linked game management modules, making it easy to implement games in different locations with different laws and/or currencies.

Again, as illustrated, the gaming system here comprises application modules or apps 600-1 to 600-n (generically referenced 600), intended to be implemented in each of the devices used by the players to participate. They include in particular an interface allowing a player to interact with the gaming system, in particular to participate in the first game, for example a lottery game as described with reference to the . These application modules are specific to one or more particular games, for example one or more lottery games and associated jackpot games.

Each of the application modules 600 is connected to a linked game management module among the linked game management modules 605-1 to 605-q, generically referenced 605, identified according to the application module used, for example depending on a situation geographical location of the device implementing the application module considered or depending on a location of registration of a player. Each of the linked game management modules aims in particular to manage player participation, in particular to manage payments and the distribution of these payments between the linked games (in a transparent manner for the player). It also aims to trigger participation in the second game, for example a jackpot game, after the player has participated in a first game, for example a lottery game. Each of the linked game management modules may further be configured to perform conversions, such as converting a stake in the second game from a local currency to a reference unit used by the second game and vice versa, as described below.

The application modules 600 are also connected to one or more game modules 610-1 to 610-p, preferably independent of each other, generically referenced 610, to allow a player to participate in a first game of his choice among the first games offered by the application module installed on the device it uses, for example selecting and validating numbers from a lottery game as described with reference to the . The selected instant game module receives the player's participation information, for example the selected numbers, and executes the corresponding game. Again, the instant game modules 610 are connected to a linked game management module 605, in particular to inform it of a player's participation in a game implemented by an instant game module 610 and trigger , if applicable, participation in the second game.

The application modules 600 are also connected to a game module 615 to allow a player to participate in the second game, for example to allow him to receive an amount from a jackpot game prize pool and, where applicable, an amount of earnings. Like the jackpot game module 315, the jackpot game module 615 can manage the participation of players in a jackpot game as well as the prize pool. Likewise, the jackpot game module 615 is also connected to a linked game management module 605, in particular to allow the linked game management module 605 to trigger the participation of a player in the second game.

There illustrates a first example of implementation of two linked games comprising separate instant games and a common jackpot game.

As illustrated, participation in a first set of linked games, for example via a single purchase of a first amount referenced 700-1, here allows participation in a first instant game for a first fraction of the amount of the first set of linked games , referenced 705-1, and to participate in the jackpot game for a second fraction of the amount of the first set of linked games. This second fraction can itself be broken down into a commission for the games operator managing the first set of linked games, referenced 710-1, and a second part being the subject of the jackpot game, managed by the same operator. games or by another, referenced 715-2.

According to particular embodiments, the second part which is the subject of the jackpot game is converted into game units, for example into tokens, according to a coefficient or a fixed or variable conversion rate, referenced 720-1. For example, if players using different currencies can participate in the same jackpot game, a reference coefficient can be defined for one of the currencies called the reference currency (e.g. twenty chips correspond to one euro) and estimated rates, based for example on a historical exchange rate, including a risk margin, can be used for other currencies. The price of game units or tokens is thus predetermined for all players.

The second part which is the subject of the jackpot game, if necessary converted into game units or tokens, is then broken down, for example, according to predetermined ratios, for example, to supply the jackpot game prize pool, referenced 725, supply an initialization fund used to create a basic jackpot when a new jackpot is created after one or more players have won, referenced 730, supply a reserve fund which can be used in the event of difficulty by the operator of the jackpot game or to exceptionally fund the prize pool, referenced 735, and/or to finance the jackpot game operator in the form of a commission referenced 740.

If after drawing, a player having participated in the first set of linked games wins the jackpot, an inverse coefficient, referenced 745-1, may be applied, in particular if the second part forming the subject of the jackpot game has been converted into units game or tokens. If the jackpot amount won must be converted into the reference currency, a coefficient opposite to that used to convert the second part of the jackpot game into game units or tokens may be applied. On the contrary, if the amount of the jackpot won must be converted into a currency other than the reference currency, the coefficient used may be based on the exchange rate (compared to the reference currency) on the day of the jackpot payment, in taking into account the conversion coefficient between the reference currency and the game units or tokens.

In the same way, participation in a second set of linked games, for example via a single purchase of a first amount referenced 700-2, here allows participation in a second instant game, different from the first instant game, for a first fraction of the amount of the second set of linked games, referenced 705-2 and to participate in the jackpot game for a second fraction of the amount of the second set of linked games. Again, this second fraction can itself be broken down into a commission for the games operator managing the second set of linked games, referenced 710-2, and a second part being the subject of the jackpot game, managed by the same gaming operator or by another, referenced 715-2.

Likewise, the second part which is the subject of the jackpot game can be converted into game units, for example into tokens, according to a coefficient or a fixed or variable conversion rate, referenced 720-2. The second part which is the subject of the jackpot game, if necessary converted into game units, is broken down to supply the jackpot game prize pool, referenced 725, to supply an initialization fund used to create a basic prize pool when a new jackpot is created after one or more players have won, referenced 730, to fund a reserve fund which can be used in the event of difficulty by the operator of the jackpot game or to exceptionally fund the prize pool, referenced 735, and/or to finance the jackpot game operator in the form of a commission referenced 740.

By way of illustration, the jackpot game operator can here implement a jackpot game module such as one of the jackpot game modules 515 and 615 described with reference to Figures 5 and 6. He can also implement implement a linked game management module such as one of the linked game management modules 505 and 605 described with reference to Figures 5 and 6. The game operators of the first and second sets of linked games can implement modules instant games such as the instant game modules 505 and 605 described with reference to Figures 5 and 6. They can also implement linked game management modules such as the linked game management modules 505 and 605 described with reference to the figures 5 and 6.

According to particular embodiments, when the game operators of the first and second sets of linked games implement linked game management modules such as the linked game management modules 505 and 605 described with reference to Figures 5 and 6, Money transfers to the jackpot game operator are only made when the jackpot is won.

Still according to particular embodiments, the amount of the prize pool is calculated in the different currencies used, preferably using the day's exchange rate, as described previously, to indicate the amount that can potentially be won each day (as described with reference to steps 400 and 430 of the ).

Still according to particular embodiments, the jackpot game operator can combine several jackpots associated with the same instant games, for example to offer several jackpots having different drawing frequencies and amounts.

There illustrates a second example of implementing two linked games including separate instant games and a common jackpot game.

The example illustrated on the is based on the example of the , the same references designating the same elements. As illustrated on the , part of the participation in the linked game sets is used to supply a second jackpot game prize pool, referenced 800 and to supply a reserve fund 805. The second prize pool can also be supplied by the jackpot game operator, from an exceptional fund 810. The jackpot 800 can then be combined with the jackpot 725 to form the jackpot 815 which is the subject of the jackpot.

There illustrates a third example of implementing two linked games including separate instant games and a common jackpot game.

The example illustrated on the is based on the example of the , the same references designating the same elements. As illustrated on the , part of the participation in the second set of linked games is used to fund a second jackpot game jackpot, referenced 900, to fund an initialization fund 905 and a reserve fund 910 specific to this second jackpot and to pay a commission 915 to the jackpot game operator. The second prize pool is specific to players participating in the linked games of the second set. According to the example illustrated, the second prize pool is managed in the currency of the games operator managing the second set of linked games. Alternatively, the second prize pool can be managed in game units or tokens.

According to the example illustrated on the , a player participating in the first set of linked games only participates in the jackpot 725 while a player participating in the second set of linked games participates in the jackpot 725 as well as in the jackpot 900, these two jackpots preferably making , the subject of different prints.

There illustrates an example of a device that can be used to implement, at least partially, embodiments of the invention, in particular steps described with reference to Figures 2 to 9.

The device 1000 is for example a server, a computer or a terminal.

The device 1000 preferably comprises a communication bus 1002 to which are connected:
- a central processing unit or microprocessor 1004 (CPU, acronym for Central Processing Unit in Anglo-Saxon terminology);
- a read only memory 1006 (ROM, acronym for Read Only Memory in Anglo-Saxon terminology) which can include the operating system and programs such as "Prog";
- a RAM or cache memory 1008 (RAM, acronym for Random Access Memory in Anglo-Saxon terminology) comprising registers adapted to record variables and parameters created and modified during the execution of the aforementioned programs; And
- a communication interface 1026 connected to a distributed communication network 1028, for example a wireless communication network and/or a local communication network, the interface being capable of transmitting and receiving data, in particular to and from a a user's device.

Optionally, the device 1000 can also have the following elements:
- a hard disk 1020 which can include the aforementioned "Prog" programs and data processed or to be processed according to the invention;
- a keyboard 1022 and a mouse 1024 or any other pointing device such as an optical pencil, a touch screen or a remote control allowing the user to interact with the programs according to the invention;
- a reader 1010 of removable storage media 1012 such as a memory card or a disk, for example a DVD disk; And
- a graphics card 1014 connected to a screen 1016.

The communication bus allows communication and interoperability between the different elements included in the device 1000 or connected to it. The representation of the bus is not restrictive and, in particular, the central unit is capable of communicating instructions to any element of the device 1000 directly or via another element of the device 1000.

The executable code of each program allowing the programmable device to implement the processes according to the invention can be stored, for example, in the hard disk 1020 or in read only memory 1006.

According to a variant, the executable code of the programs can be received via the communication network 1028, via the interface 1026, to be stored in an identical manner to that described previously.

More generally, the program(s) can be loaded into one of the storage means of the device 1000 before being executed.

The central unit 1004 will control and direct the execution of the instructions or portions of software code of the program(s) according to the invention, instructions which are stored in the hard disk 1020 or in the read-only memory 1006 or in the other elements of aforementioned storage. When powered up, the program(s) which are stored in a non-volatile memory, for example the hard disk 1020 or the read-only memory 1006, are transferred to the RAM 1008 which then contains the executable code of the program(s) according to the invention, as well as registers for storing the variables and parameters necessary for the implementation of the invention.

Although embodiments of the invention have been explained in the context of games, it is not limited to this context.

Depending on the chosen embodiment, certain acts, actions, events or functions of each of the methods described in this document may be performed or occur in an order different from that in which they were described, or may be added, merged or not be carried out or not occur, as the case may be. Additionally, in some embodiments, certain acts, actions or events are performed or occur concurrently and not successively.

Although described through a certain number of detailed exemplary embodiments, the proposed method and the equipment for implementing the method include different variants, modifications and improvements which will be obvious to those skilled in the art, it being understood that these different variants, modifications and improvements form part of the scope of the invention. Additionally, different aspects and features described above may be implemented together, or separately, or in substitution for each other, and all of the different combinations and sub-combinations of the aspects and features are within the scope of the application. 'invention. Additionally, some systems and equipment described above may not incorporate all of the modules and functions described for the preferred embodiments.

Claims (10)

Assembly for linked digital games comprising at least one server (115) cooperating with at least one gaming device (100, 105, 110), according to which the at least one gaming device is configured to participate in a first and a second game , the first and second games being different, said at least one server comprising a first software module (310) implementing said first game and a second software module (315) implementing said second game, said first and second software modules being distinct, said at least one server further comprising a linked game management software module (305), said linked game management software module being configured to execute said second software module following the execution of said first software module. Assembly according to claim 1, cooperating with a plurality of game devices, said at least one game device being a first game device, according to which a second game device is configured to participate in a third and second games, the third game being different from the first and second games, said at least one server comprising a third software module (510) implementing said third game, said third software module being distinct from said first and second software modules, said software module for managing linked games being further configured to execute said second software module following execution of said third software module. Assembly according to claim 2, according to which said first and said second game devices comprise software modules (300-1 to 300-n) configured to allow a user to validate participation in said first game, respectively said third game, and according to which said validation of participation in said first game, respectively said third game, comprises the transmission of participation information to said linked game management software module, said linked game management software module being configured to execute said first software module , respectively said third software module, in response to receipt of said participation information. Assembly according to claim 3, according to which the linked game management software module is further configured to manage a participation contribution to said first and second games, respectively to said third and second games. Assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein said second software module is configured to automatically transmit information from said second game to said first and second gaming devices. An assembly according to claim 5, comprising said plurality of game devices, wherein said first and said second game devices include a graphical interface configured to display said information of said third game. Assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, according to which said first software module transmits execution information to said linked game management software module when it is executed. Set according to any one of claims 1 to 7, according to which said first game is a digital lottery game and said second game is a digital jackpot game. Assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, according to which said at least one server comprises a plurality of linked game management software modules. Assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising a plurality of servers, said first software module and said linked game management software module being executed on separate servers.