JP2007517552A - GAME DEVICE AND GAME SYSTEM - Google Patents

Abstract

A game device, for example, an electronic game machine (EGM) (1) includes a controller (2) that realizes a chic-bow game. The controller (2) comprises a display (5) on which a tumbler (9) of a first dice including a set of dice and a betting board (10) and a tumbler (11) of another dice are displayed. Each of the tumblers (11) of the first dice can bet and play at the same time as they bet and play the set of dice in the tumbler (9) of the first dice. This device, including another set of, allows multiple sets of dice to bet using multiple sets of existing dice and electronic betting terminals.

Description

  The present invention relates to a game device and a game system. The present invention relates to network game systems, such as, for example, electronic game devices and intranet and / or Internet-based game systems.

  Gaming equipment has been a popular form of entertainment for many years. This popularity has increased with the advent of electronic gaming devices and, for example, computer-based gaming systems provided over the Internet.

  Many different types of games can be played. These games include, for example, slot machine type games with rotating reels, poker machines, keno, bingo, blackjack, roulette, Sic Bo, pachinko and the like.

  A user typically places a bet, pushes a button or pulls a lever to start a game and wins or loses based on the gaming device's play algorithm and random number generator.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a game device with new characteristics that improve game play and increase user participation opportunities.

Viewed from one aspect, the present invention provides a gaming device for playing chic bow,
Multiple sets of dice;
An input means by which a user can bet on multiple sets of dice during one round of betting;
Means for determining the winning / losing states of the plurality of sets of dice after one round of rolling the dice; and, based on an input bet, displaying a betting result based on the winning / losing states of the plurality of sets of dice The apparatus includes the means.

  A chic-bo game device that allows users to bet and play with more than one set of dice per round, for example, so that a single bet is copied across all bet sets. The present invention provides. Each of the dice sets is preferably housed in a separate dice tumbler.

  Sic Bo is a dice game where the player expects the result of rolling the dice multiple times, usually three times. The player places a bet on the betting board displaying multiple betting options and payments before the results are shown.

  Bets may be placed before or after rolling the dice. The winning combination of dice is identified and the winning bet is displayed on the betting board.

  The present invention provides a new approach to playing Sic Bo that can add special interest to the game beyond normal game play. For example, the present invention benefits the player by rolling multiple sets of dice at the same time, rolling the dice at short intervals, and making the game more interesting with the possibility of many different winning options. The present invention also benefits game operators by helping to increase the use of gaming devices and increase the frequency of play.

  The set of dice itself is an electronically generated virtual tumbler, for example, with a random number generator that determines the winning combination of the dice, and an animation of the dice tumbler cover removed to show the set of dice. Each of them can be simulated by a virtual set of dice. In this case, the device includes means for simulating multiple sets of dice and / or tumblers and displaying them on the game screen of the device.

  Alternatively, in combination with a virtual set of dice, the set of dice may be an actual real set of dice in a dice tumbler provided, for example, in a casino or the like. In this case, the device may include a number of existing dice tumblers, each of which includes a set of dice, for example electronic bets such as a plurality of betting terminals that can be monitored by a central control device. Provide equipment. In this case, the result of rolling the dice obtained from the table can be input to the electronic betting equipment. This can be realized automatically by an electronic detection circuit relating to a set of dice and / or tumbler, or by a body where a winning number is input to an appropriate input terminal and the winning combination is identified.

  Real dice and / or tumbler pairs can be offered as ordinary chic board tables, with only those chic board tables without ordinary betting boards, etc. This is because it can be provided by a betting facility. The dice and tumbler pairs can be separated from each other and provided on the same table.

  A real dice and tumbler pair can be located together with multiple betting terminals adjacent to them, for example, in a gambling pit, where the terminal user can see all of the dice tumblers. it can. The dice tumbler may be remote from the terminal, for example, may be spread throughout the casino, or in another venue. Although it is preferable for the terminal to display the dice tumbler as it is visible throughout the casino, it does not need to be displayed on the screen. When in another venue, the user cannot see the actual dice tumbler that the user is playing, so the terminal displays the result of rolling the dice set of dice tumblers, eg, real The result of rolling a set of dice may be displayed as a plurality of virtual dice tumblers in a method that reflects the result of rolling the dice in the dice tumbler. In one embodiment, the device can display a video image of a dice and / or tumbler set, for example, a shot from above the dice set is taken by a suitable camera device. These images may be a real-time video sequence of a dice and / or tumbler set, or a snapshot of a dice and / or tumbler set, after the dice set has been shaken and shown by the dice tumbler. Good.

  The number of dice sets betted per round may vary, for example, may be fixed to a three, four, or five dice tumbler, or any other desired number of times. May be. The number of dice sets to be played may be selected by the user, for example, automatically selected based on a bet, or randomly determined.

  This device allows the user to select which of a set of dice from a large number of sets of dice, and to replace a set of dice with respect to winning or losing with a new set of dice. it can. For example, if there are many existing sets of dice to select, the user can select a particular set to bet on.

  A bet on multiple sets of dice can take any suitable form. The effect of the present invention is that all sets of dice can bet on a single thick bow betting board, and bets on that board are repeated or distributed across the set of dice.

  In one preferred form, the same bet amount is repeated across the set of dice. In another embodiment, a wager is assigned to a plurality of sets of dice according to a set of formulas, such that, for example, a first amount is assigned to a set of dice in a tumbler, Gradually higher or lower amounts are assigned to other sets of dice in other tumblers and the like. Allocation of bets is preferably done automatically, although it can also be done by user input. The bet distribution also varies depending on the amount and type of the main bet.

  The present invention, in one form, allows a player to bet on a first major set of dice in a first tumbler, for example using an associated betting board, Apply automatically to many different sets of dice in the tumbler so that all bets are played simultaneously.

  The type of bet can take any conventional form associated with thick bow. For example, a user may be “small”, “big”, a specific triple, a specific double, an any triple, a three-decision total, (Dice combination), single die bet or the like. The bet type is preferably repeated over a set of dice, for example, over a tumbler, for example, both the bet amount and the bet type are repeated. However, it is also possible to change the betting type between different sets of dice, again preferably automatic.

  The win that the user earns a prize may be the same for a standard dice tumbler / dice pair, for example, based on a standard bet type. However, the present invention also makes it possible to win based on mysteries and bonus events, and to win based on the result of rolling the dice of many dice sets to play. Furthermore, the present invention also allows any number of dice to be shaken in each of the dice tumblers.

  The dice tumbler can roll the dice in any suitable way. In one preferred embodiment, all dice tumblers roll the dice together and show the dice eyes. However, you may stop at the same time or start apart.

  If a set of dice is rolled after a wager, one dice tumbler can roll a set of dice in it, and the other tumbler rolls the dice in the other tumbler. Show. Swinging the dice and overlapping the dice's eyes not only increases the betting speed, but also increases the user's interest by simultaneously rolling and opening the dice tumblers. Can do. The user can experience the feeling of predicting each “dice roll” that can be individually shown by dice tumblers that sequentially roll dice and show dice rolls. The excitement level of the game play can be further increased by sequentially performing many “dice rolls” one after another. A similar effect can be achieved if the set of dice is shaken before making a bet and then the set of dice remains covered by sequentially showing the eyes of the set of dice.

  Similar to standard chic-bow style functionality, gaming devices may have bonus features for multiple sets of dice, for example, winning may be based on results across many dice tumblers. Another possibility is to provide a free set of dice that automatically repeats the player's Sick Bo betting options, for example for the main set of dice.

  The present invention is applicable to any suitable type of game device or system. The present invention relates to a stand-alone gaming device, an electronic gaming device such as a video game device, a gaming device linked together via a network such as an intranet and / or the Internet, and / or a personal computer, PDA, portable, etc. The telephone or the like can be applied to a game system provided by the use of a computer or other electronic equipment over the Internet or other communication network, for example.

  In a network game, the device may include a central control device that executes the game and manages billing and the like, and a number of remote terminals / clients that provide user input and display mechanisms.

  The present invention can be extended to a central control device / server configured to execute the thick board game of the present invention and a remote terminal / client.

From another aspect, the present invention
Multiple sets of dice;
An input means by which a user can bet on multiple sets of dice during one round of betting;
Means for determining a winning / losing state of the plurality of sets of dice after the plurality of sets of dice have been rolled; and displaying a betting result based on the input state and the winning / losing state of the plurality of sets of dice There is provided a game system including means for performing.

  The system comprises a central control device that executes the algorithm of the game and a plurality of remote clients that communicate with the central control device over a communications network, the remote client having means for entering a bet and displaying the result of the bet. Prepare.

Viewed from another aspect, the present invention provides a method of operating a gaming device, the method comprising:
Obtaining a bet from the user;
Placing bets on multiple sets of dice within one betting round;
Rolling a plurality of sets of the above dice;
After the waving step, determining the status of the plurality of sets of the dice; and displaying betting results based on betting inputs and the status of the plurality of sets of dice.

  The step of rolling the plurality of sets of dice may be performed before obtaining a bet from the user. The step of rolling the plurality of sets of dice may be performed before obtaining some of the bets from the user and after obtaining other bets.

From another aspect, the present invention
Components that get bets from users;
Components that place bets across multiple sets of dice in one betting round;
A component that determines the state of the plurality of sets of dice after rolling the plurality of sets of dice; and a component that displays a bet result based on the input bets and the states of the plurality of sets of dice Game software including

Viewed from yet another aspect, the present invention provides a means for generating a plurality of virtual dice sets;
Means for inputting a wager from the user regarding the set of virtual dice;
There is provided an electronic game device comprising: means for swinging a plurality of sets of dice; and means for determining a user's prize based on a result of the plurality of sets of dice and the user's bet.

From another aspect, the present invention
Provided is a chic-bo game playing system that includes a plurality of real dice sets; and a betting terminal, with which the player can bet on multiple sets of dice at the same time.

  Based on the bets entered by the player, bets can be placed on multiple sets of dice automatically. Alternatively, a player can place a bet on multiple sets of the dice manually.

From another aspect, the present invention
Multiple sets of dice;
Means for entering a bet including means for generating one electronic thick bow betting board by allowing one or more thick bow bets to be made on multiple sets of the dice;
Means for automatically placing a bet on a plurality of sets of dice based on an input bet;
Means for determining a plurality of sets of win / loss states of the dice after the dice have been rolled; and means for determining a win based on the win / loss states of the plurality of sets of dice and a bet made An electronic game device is provided.

  Viewed from another aspect, the present invention provides an electronic chic-bow game that includes multiple sets of dice that a user can bet in the middle of a single betting round.

  Preferably, the game includes a plurality of virtual dice sets on which the user can place bets.

  In one form, the electronic thick board game includes an electronic betting terminal and includes a plurality of existing dice sets, and the betting terminal allows a user to place a bet on the center of the existing dice set. Preferably, the electronic thick board game includes a stake distribution means for automatically allocating a stake over a plurality of sets of the dice.

  Of course, any of the other forms described above can include any of the characteristics described in connection with the first form of the invention.

From another aspect, the present invention
Multiple sets of dice;
An input means by which a user can place one or more bets on the plurality of sets of dice;
Bet distribution means for betting separately on each of the plurality of sets of dice based on at least one bet entered by a user;
Means for determining the states of the plurality of sets of dice after the dice have been rolled; and means for displaying an input bet and a result of a bet based on the states of the plurality of sets of dice A game device for playing Bo is provided.

  Preferably, the betting distribution unit repeats a bet input by the user over a plurality of sets of the dice. Instead, the bet distribution means places a user-entered bet on a set of dice, places a different bet on other sets of dice, and the other sets of dice differ in amount and / or type. .

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The particularity of the figure does not replace the generality of the above description of the invention.

  Referring to FIG. 1, the game device takes the form of an electronic game machine (EGM) 1 in this case, a controller 2 that controls the operation of the EGM 1 and the game that operates on it, and a coin / token / card input that accepts bets. 3. Includes various standard components such as coin / token / card output 4 for paying a prize, a display 5 for displaying a game screen, and a user input 6 for enabling interaction with the user, for example, a button 7.

  The EGM 1 may be a stand-alone device. The EGM 1 may also be connected to other EGMs and / or central control devices via a suitable communication network 8 such as a LAN and / or WAN to play a network (eg intranet or internet) game such as a linked jackpot. And may be connected to the network.

  In use, EGM 1 displays the first game screen on display 5. The player inserts coins and / or tokens into the EGM input 3 and presses the button 7 to start play, otherwise it starts to interact with the game. Next, how it progresses depends on the game being played.

  In Sick Bo, EGM 1 displays a virtual dice tumbler 9 including a set of virtual dice and a betting board 10. The player selects the amount to bet on the set of dice using, for example, button 7 and selects the bet type with board 10. The betting types can include any of the standard chic-bo bets including, for example, “Small”, “Big”, Specific Triple, Specific Double, Any Triple, Sreedice Total, Dice Combination, Single Dive, etc. Good.

  Once a bet is placed, EGM 1 determines the winning dice combination according to the stored game algorithm and random number generator, and an animation of the dice tumbler 9 on the screen and its associated dice set, eg A dice tumbler rolls a set of dice and provides an animation that shows the dice. Alternatively, the dice may only show the final eye without being shaken.

  EGM1 then pays all remittances according to the bet placed. The dice tumbler may be displayed electronically and may include any number of virtual dice with an electronic display of the cover. Then the display of the cover is removed and the result is shown. Alternatively, the result may appear from a previously dark screen.

  In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, EGM 1 simulates and displays a number of additional dice tumblers 11, for example, by duplicating a bet across all of the dice tumblers, and the main set of dice and tumbler 9. Each of the additional dice tumblers 11 includes a set of virtual dice that can be bet simultaneously. Since each of the dice sets and each of the dice tumblers are the same, any of the dice sets / tumblers can be identified as the main set of dice and the tumbler. Therefore, the user can bet on a plurality of dice sets at the same time, and can play a plurality of dice sets at the same time. The user can bet on all sets of dice during one round of betting using the same equipment and betting board, the dice being rolled by a dice tumbler, for example in a simultaneous or partially overlapping manner. Can shake.

  For example, the ability to bet on multiple sets of dice in multiple tumblers increases game play for the user at once. It provides further excitement and opens the door to further improvements such as winning based on multiple sets of dice. This increases the number of players participating in the game and the speed of betting, which brings benefits to the owner of the EGM.

  FIG. 2 is a general screen shot showing one embodiment of a method for realizing a thick bow game according to the present invention. The screenshot shows a virtual dice tumblers 9, 11 and a standard thick bow betting board 10.

  The user of the device 1 uses the screen touch button 12 to select a prize amount from those balances, for example, by touching a specific numerical value or box, and displays the betting type on the betting board 10. By repeating prize selection and board placement, prize selection and several bets on the board are made simultaneously.

  In one embodiment, the player's bet on the main dice set in the main tumbler 9 is repeated for each of the other sets of dice in the other tumblers 11 and One dice bet of $ 2 bet on a set will now be $ 12 bet across all six sets of dice, ie each bet on the same one dice bet, ie $ 2 per dice set ing.

  Next, the player presses the “play” button 13 to cause the tumblers 9 and 11 of the dice to roll a plurality of sets of dice, and the EGM 1 determines the result of rolling each set of dice. Dice tumblers 9 and 11 either swing all the pairs of dice together to show them, or the player expects to “show the set of dice” independently for each dice tumbler You can also show multiple sets of dice in succession so that you can. Dice tumblers 9 and 11 can show multiple sets of dice as swinging in any other suitable manner relative to each other, for example, one showing a set of dice and the other being a dice. You can start swinging another pair. A particularly enjoyable experience can be provided by duplicating the rolling of multiple sets of dice and by making the dice show continuously at high speed.

  A “sets of dice” button 14 allows the player to determine the number of additional sets of dice to play. However, in an alternative embodiment, the set of betting dice can be fixed and therefore not selectable by the player.

  Other buttons include a “repeat” button 15 that repeats the previous round bet, eg, a “clear” button 16 that clears the bet if an error occurs during installation, a “see pays” button 18 to view the payout of the prize, and A “help” button 17 is provided for obtaining guidance on how to play the game.

  The display comprises a “balance” window 19, a “bet” window 20 and a “win” window 21 for tracking a player's bet, and a message display line 22 for displaying messages from, for example, a central controller.

  In addition to repeating the main bet across all dice tumblers (betting on the main set of dice in the first tumbler), other bet distribution forms are possible. For example, a bet placed on another set of dice in another tumbler 11 may be a set value, or may be set to a certain percentage of a main bet or a certain increase amount. It may be higher or lower than the main bet.

  Different bets may be placed on different sets of dice. For example, a player can select different types or amounts to bet on various different sets of dice. However, as explained above, in an embodiment of the invention, a player is required to bet on a given group of dice sets rather than selecting different sets of dice to bet. sell.

  Although not shown in FIG. 2, the game may further include additional or bonus scores. Additional or bonus scores may include, for example, one or more free games, or may include an opportunity to play with higher prizes, etc., for example, basic luck or technology. They can be provided as a “second screen” characteristic that is displayed on a new screen. Another way to increase interest in the game is to increase the chances of realizing a winning combination, including wild characteristics, such as a wild symbol where one dice can represent more than one number. May be. Addition or bonus scoring may be enabled in many different ways, for example, randomly or by a combination of certain situations, such as a certain set of dice combinations. They may occur due to the accumulation of multiple situations over a large number of game plays, for example jackpot wins in a linked jackpot system with multiple EGMs, as controlled by a central controller. It may occur depending on the situation of the supplementary device with respect to the EGM 1 itself.

  Jackpot type wins may be provided. Jackpots may be fixed or may change over time (ie, those that typically increase over time from some increase in betting). Jackpot type wins may be realized from combinations that occur with respect to one or more sets of dice in either the primary game or the secondary game, and any or required side bet shape May be achieved.

  FIG. 3 shows a flowchart in which the controller 2 can process a thick bow game. Thus, the present invention may be effective with the controller 2 executing software incorporating subroutines that execute in the manner already shown.

  In step S1, the routine displays a start screen, for example, as shown in FIG. In step S2, the routine waits for the input of coins, tokens, cards, etc., and if the user accumulates enough balance in the device, EGM1 goes to steps S3 and S4, where those current play Prompt for the amount bet on the round and the type of bet made. The input can be promoted by, for example, blinking a corresponding button or the like. Thus, the user selects the type and amount of bets he / she wants to bet on, for example, $ 5 for Triple 4, $ 25 for Single Dive 5, and $ 10 for “Big”.

  In step 5, EGM1 automatically distributes bets made on the betting board to each of the plurality of sets of dice. This may be based on the initial bet, for example, each set of dice may be allocated to the same bet as a main bet, or a certain percentage or increment thereof, eg, different dice of dice Certain other allocation criteria may be used, such as different choices where players place bets on pairs. Next, this routine facilitates step S6 for the number of sets of dice to play, for example, the player uses 4 or 4 sets of dice using the up / down sets of dice buttons 14. Or select some other number.

  The overall bet is then displayed in the “Bet” window 20 in step S7. This step is performed each time the player increases the number of dice sets, and thus the tumbler in step S6, and if the player has insufficient funds for the number of dice sets to be played, The number of pairs can be appropriately limited.

  The distribution of bets across multiple sets of dice may be a simple repetition of bets on each set of dice. In one embodiment, this option is provided by increasing the bet amount for each set of dice, for example, for the dice in tumblers 1 and 3, while the player can play the initial input amount, For the dice in 2, the player can play twice as much as the main bet (for example, the above bet is $ 10 for any triple 4, $ 50 for single dive 5 and $ 20 for big) ), Another multiple bet can be played on the dice in another tumbler. A Bet Up / Down button can be provided to implement this function.

  Next, the EGM 1 waits for the user to press the “play” button 13, and in step S7, in response to pressing the button, displays all bets that can be betted, and in step S8, rolls multiple sets of dice. , Generate dice winning combinations for multiple sets of dice in tumblers 9 and 11, and animate each dice tumbler being removed and showing each set of dice according to the results. When the dice tumblers show the result of rolling multiple sets of dice, they can overlap to some extent, and preferably show the results of the dice tumblers ending one after another in rapid succession. In an alternative embodiment, the dice are rolled before placing a bet. The result of rolling the dice will not be shown until the bet is done.

  Once the dice are finished rolling, the EGM 1 determines all of the user's winnings in step S9 and displays the winnings combined across multiple sets of dice in the “win” window 21.

  This routine ends in step S10, and the start screen is displayed again.

  This routine may, of course, vary from the basic form shown, may include various validity checks, bonus games, etc., and the order of the steps may be changed.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the second embodiment, in which a plurality of dice tumblers are not the virtual dice tumblers of the first embodiment, but are actual (actual) including a set of dice. ) Provided by dice tumbler 23. The game device includes an actual dice tumbler 23 as well as a connected electronic betting terminal 24.

  The dice tumbler of an embodiment of the present invention includes a set of three six-sided dice, including an opaque cover and a mechanism for rolling the dice, which is mechanically or electronically actuated. In operation, the dice tumbler is covered with an opaque cover and the rolling mechanism is activated. Once the dice tumbler is activated, the dice set is rolled. The opaque cover is then removed to show the three dice and form a winning combination or result. However, a different number of dice may be provided instead. Dice with a different number of sides may be used instead.

  In this embodiment, the dice tumblers 23 may be installed close to each other in the game pit, and a bank of betting terminals 24 may be provided adjacent to them. Thus, the user can see the dice tumbler 23 and bet on all of the tumblers with one of the terminals 24, which can display an appropriate screen for entering and tracking bets. . This screen may take the same form as in FIG. 2, for example, with the displayed dice tumblers 9 and 11 monitoring the results of multiple sets of dice in the actual dice tumbler 23. Instead, there is no need to display any real dice tumblers.

  The gaming device may include a central controller 25 for tracking bets made by the terminal 24 and for informing the terminal 24 of the results of the dice tumbler. The central control unit 25 can receive the result of the dice tumbler 23 waving a plurality of sets of dice by the body terminal 26 that can input the result by the body that operated the dice tumbler 23. Alternatively, this result may be sensed automatically, for example by a video camera monitoring the dice tumbler 23. A bet placed on multiple sets of real dice in tumbler 23 can be extended to bet on multiple sets of remote dice that cannot be directly monitored by the user, for example, if the user is in a casino or You can place bets on multiple sets of dice in the tumbler 23 somewhere in the other venue. Although the betting terminal 24 can only display various results of rolling the dice, game play improves when multiple sets of distant tumbler dice displays are provided on the terminal display.

  If you bet on multiple sets of dice, even in remote tumblers, or even in dice tumblers that can be monitored, the system will either provide real-time video images of the bet dice tumblers, or A snapshot of the dice tumbler immediately before multiple sets of dice are shown can be provided, and the user can be confident in the results displayed by the terminal 24. Thus, the central controller can receive input from a video camera 27 that monitors the dice tumblers. For example, the camera 27 may be directly above the tumbler 23 of the dice. The output is also used, for example, by the central control unit 25, so that the winning combination can be determined, for example, by suitable image processing means. Alternatively, the camera 27 may be, for example, directly below the dice tumbler 23. Next, the bottom sets of the dice winning sets monitored by the camera 27 can be transformed using the known layout of the dice to determine each of the winning combinations seen from above.

  The central control unit 25 can communicate with various other controllers, dice tumblers, terminals, etc., for example via a suitable network 28 so that another dice tumbler can be selected.

  The user can also bet on a mix of both real and virtual sets of dice in a real or virtual tumbler.

  In one embodiment, the user can select the tumbler of the dice to bet and can select multiple sets of dice to play from a large number of possible multiple sets of dice (e.g., multiple real dice). A user may feel that one set of dice is preferred over the other set). In another embodiment, the user is not given a choice of multiple sets of betting dice.

  Alternatively, instead of a gaming device that is an EGM, the gaming device may take any other suitable form, eg, provided on a computer such as a personal computer, PDA, mobile phone, or other electronic device. A game may be provided. This game may be provided on an intranet, on the Internet, or on some other communication system such as a mobile phone system.

  Similar to automatic betting, manual setting of bets using dice tumblers is also possible. Also, the type of bet may vary between devices, and a win may be linked to a result of more than one dice tumbler, for example, if a large number of dice tumblers win the bonus. Various bonuses and / or mysteries may be included, such as a linked jackpot, and one or more dice tumblers themselves may include one or more additional non-standard dice, for example for bonuses, etc. But you can.

  Various modifications, additions, and / or modifications may be made to the parts that have been described without departing from the scope of the present invention, and in accordance with the above teachings, the present invention may be implemented in software, firmware, and / or hardware. These can be realized in various ways as will be understood by those skilled in the art.

The block diagram of the game device concerning an embodiment of the invention The figure which shows the screenshot which shows the display of the game device concerning embodiment of this invention. The flowchart of the gay no control method concerning embodiment of this invention The block diagram of the game device concerning another embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Electronic game machine (EGM)
2 Controller 3 Coin / Token / Card Input 4 Coin / Token / Card Output 5 Display 6 User Input 7 Button 8 Communication Network 9 Dice Tumbler 10 Betting Board 11 Dice Tumbler 12 Screen Touch Button 13 “play” Button 14 “repeat” Button 15 “see pays” button 16 “clear” button 17 “help” button 19 “balance” window 20 “bet” window 21 “win” window 23 dice tumbler 24 electronic betting terminal 25 central control device 26 torso terminal 27 camera 28 network

Claims (41)

A game device for playing chic bo,
Multiple sets of dice;
An input means by which a user can bet on multiple sets of dice during one round of betting;
Means for determining the winning / losing states of the plurality of sets of dice after one round of rolling the dice; and, based on an input bet, displaying a betting result based on the winning / losing states of the plurality of sets of dice A device comprising means.   The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of sets of dice comprises a virtual set of dice.   The apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the apparatus comprises a set of dice in which a plurality of sets of dice actually exist.   The apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising means for inputting a result of the apparatus swinging the actual set of dice once.   5. The apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising an electronic betting terminal that provides input means and display means.   6. The apparatus of claim 5, comprising a real set of dice remote from the betting terminal.   7. Apparatus according to any one of claims 3 to 6, wherein the display means displays an image or depiction of the real set of dice.   8. The apparatus of claim 7, comprising a camera that provides an image of the real set of dice.   9. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, comprising means for automatically setting the number of sets of dice that are bet in one round.   10. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising means for allowing a user to select the number of sets of dice that are bet in one round.   11. Apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising means for allowing a user to select a plurality of sets of dice from a group of possible sets of dice.   12. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the device automatically bets on each of the plurality of sets of dice based on a primary betting input by the user. A device comprising betting distribution means for making a game.   13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the betting distribution means repeats the main bet amount over each of the plurality of sets of dice.   13. The apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the bet distribution means places a bet on each of the plurality of sets of dice with a bet amount that is a percentage or an increment of a main bet amount.   15. A device according to any one of claims 12 to 14, wherein the betting distribution means bets on each of the plurality of sets of dice so that they are of the same type as the main betting type. A device to do.   16. Apparatus according to any one of claims 12 to 15, wherein the betting distribution means places a large number of bets on each of the plurality of sets of dice based on a number of main bets. .   The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the apparatus allows a user to place a bet manually on each of the plurality of sets of dice.   18. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein a win is provided based on a win / loss state of any one of the plurality of sets of dice.   19. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein a win is provided based on a combined win / loss state of a plurality of sets of two or more of the dice.   20. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the plurality of sets of dice are shaken in an overlapping manner.   21. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 20, wherein the set of dice is swung so that results are shown continuously.   The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 21, wherein the apparatus is an electronic game machine.   23. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 22, wherein the device comprises a central control device and a plurality of remote devices that communicate with a central control unit, accept bets and display results. apparatus.   24. Apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 23, wherein the apparatus comprises a network of electronic devices. A game system for playing Sic Bo,
Multiple sets of dice;
An input means by which a user can bet on multiple sets of dice during one round of betting;
Means for determining a plurality of sets of win / loss states of the dice after the dice are rolled; and means for displaying a result of a bet based on the input state and the win / loss states of the plurality of sets of dice system.   26. The system of claim 25, wherein the system includes a central controller that executes a game algorithm and a plurality of remote clients that communicate with the central controller over a communications network, wherein the remote client inputs a bet. And a system comprising means for displaying a betting result. A method of operating a gaming device that plays Sic Bo,
Obtaining a bet from the user;
Placing bets on multiple sets of dice within one betting round;
Rolling a plurality of sets of the above dice;
Determining the state of the plurality of sets of dice after the step of swinging; and displaying the result of a bet based on the betting input and the state of the plurality of sets of dice.   28. The method of claim 27, wherein the step of rolling a plurality of sets of dice occurs prior to obtaining a bet from the user. Game software,
Components that get bets from users;
Components that place bets across multiple sets of dice in one betting round;
A component that determines the state of the plurality of sets of dice after rolling the plurality of sets of dice; and a component that displays a bet result based on the input bets and the states of the plurality of sets of dice Including game software. An electronic game device,
Means for generating a set of multiple virtual dice;
Means for inputting a wager from the user regarding the set of virtual dice;
Means for rolling a plurality of sets of dice; and means for determining a user's prize based on the results of the plurality of sets of dice and the user's bet. A chic bow gameplay system,
A sic bo game playing system comprising a plurality of real dice sets; and a betting terminal, wherein the betting terminal allows a player to bet on multiple sets of dice simultaneously.   32. The system of claim 31, wherein a bet is automatically placed on the plurality of sets of dice based on a bet entered by a player.   32. The system of claim 31, wherein a player manually bets on multiple sets of dice. An electronic game device,
Multiple sets of dice;
Means for entering a bet, including means for generating one electronic thick bow betting board, so that one or more thick bow bets can be made on multiple sets of the dice;
Means for automatically placing a bet on a plurality of sets of dice based on an input bet;
Means for determining a plurality of sets of dice sets after the dice are rolled; and means for determining a win based on the winning / losing states of the plurality of sets of dice and a bet made Electronic game device.   An electronic chic-bow game that includes multiple sets of dice that a user can bet on in the middle of a betting round.   36. The electronic thick bow game of claim 35, comprising a plurality of sets of virtual dice that a user can bet on.   36. The electronic chic-boe game according to claim 35, comprising a plurality of sets of electronic betting terminals and real dice, wherein the terminal allows a user to bet on the center of the plurality of sets of dice.   38. The electronic thick board game according to any one of claims 35 to 37, comprising a bet distribution means for automatically distributing bets over a plurality of sets of dice. A game device for playing chic bo,
Multiple sets of dice;
An input means by which a user can place one or more bets on the plurality of sets of dice;
Bet distribution means for betting separately on each of the plurality of sets of dice based on at least one bet entered by a user;
Means for determining a plurality of set states of the dice after the dice are rolled; and means for displaying an input bet and a result of a bet based on the plurality of set states of the dice.   40. The apparatus of claim 39, wherein the betting distribution means repeats a user input bet across multiple sets of dice.   40. The apparatus of claim 39, wherein the betting distribution means places a bet entered by a user on a set of dice, places a different bet on another set of dice, and the bet on the other set of dice. A wager is a device that differs in amount and / or type.

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