RU2205052C1 - Game system - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: entertainment engineering. SUBSTANCE: device has computer unit for storing game software, touch-screen monitor operated by croupier designed for mapping and changing game situations, at least one play field having sensory elements and at least one player place equipped with monitor. Sensory elements of play field enable on to recognize game counters and/or cards allocated on the play field. Player monitor displaying game situation and touch-screen monitor operated by croupier are connected to computer unit to allow data exchange. EFFECT: wide range functional features. 2 dwg

Description

 The invention relates to automated gaming systems.

 Known gaming systems comprising a gaming table, at least one playing place, a random selection means, indicator means (see, for example, RU 2142309 C1, class A 63 F 1/18, 12/10/1999).

 The disadvantages of the known system are the complexity of calculations and actions for the game, staff control, the lack of a dynamic display of changes in the current amount, accrual of wins.

 An object of the invention is the expansion of functionality.

The technical result is the implementation of the opportunity
- accounting for casino profits from Jack Pot;
- maintaining a history of payouts on Jack Pot winnings;
- simplification of various calculations and actions on Jack Pot (accepting bets, paying out wins, etc.) for casino employees playing a game in which bets on Jack Pot are accepted;
- exercising control over personnel leading the game in which bets on Jack Pot are accepted;
- dynamic display of changes in the amount of the current Jack Pot on a special monitor for players;
- dynamic accrual of winnings for certain combinations depending on the bet amount and display of information on the current winnings for all combinations on a special monitor for players.

 - receiving statistical and analytical reports on Jack Pot (payment of winnings for a certain period, frequency of occurrence of winning combinations, etc.).

 The technical result is achieved in that a gaming system comprising a computer device for game software, a touch monitor for a dealer, configured to display and change a game situation, at least one game table having at least one game field provided sensor elements, and at least one place for the player equipped with a monitor, while the sensor elements of the playing field, configured to recognize placed on the playing field of game tokens and / or cards, a player monitor configured to display a game situation, and a touch monitor for the dealer are connected to a computer device with the ability to exchange information.

In addition, the technical result can be achieved by the fact that the automated gaming system of the progressive Jackpot contains a computer device for game software, a touch monitor for the dealer, configured to display and change the game situation, at least one game table, having at least one playing field, equipped with sensory elements, which are special devices mounted on the gaming table for accepting bets from a player in order to increase his winning, and at least one place for the player, equipped with a monitor made in the form of a display, in particular a liquid crystal display, which serves to display information about the game progress and payments by combinations in real time, while the touch elements of the playing field, made with the ability to recognize game tokens and / or cards placed on the playing field, a player’s monitor configured to display the game situation, and a touch monitor for the dealer are connected to a computer device with the possibility of exchange but information
- the gaming system is integrated into the overall casino service software package, which allows the casino manager to receive information about the gaming system along with information on all other casino gaming programs;
- in order to ensure ease of assembly / disassembly of the components of the gaming system on a regular gaming table and to maintain the aesthetic appeal of the appearance of the gaming table, the gaming system is compact and is installed under the gaming table;
- the touch monitor for the dealer is made with the ability to display additional information (in particular, information about the current state of the gaming table touch elements, betting information for each touch element);
- the touch monitor for the dealer is made with the ability to control a computer device of the game software without connecting a keyboard and a mouse-type manipulator;
- sensory elements of the playing field have the ability to distinguish the playing token and / or card from other objects;
- sensory elements of the playing field have the ability to distinguish the face value (advantage) of the playing token and / or card;
- in order to increase the visibility of the game and the interest of the players, game tokens and / or cards in the game remain on top of the touch element of the game table;
- there are no mechanical parts in the sensing elements of the playing field, thereby achieving high reliability of the sensory elements.

 In addition, the touch monitor for the dealer is made with the possibility of implementing additional functions (in particular, the functions of calling the waiter, pit boss). The player’s monitor is configured to output advertising graphic information of any color (in particular, with a bit depth of the color palette of the output image of 32 bits) or other graphic information. The sensory elements of the playing field are equipped with a digital scoreboard on which the face value (advantage) of the game token and / or card is displayed. The touch elements of the playing field are capable of a constant or intermittent glow, wherein the color of the glow and (or) the rhythm of the intermittent glow of the touch element of the gaming table changes depending on the game situation. Sensor elements of the playing field are equipped with special connectors, providing ease of replacement of sensor elements if necessary (for repair, maintenance, etc.). Touch elements of the playing field are made optical.

 In order to prevent moisture and dirt from entering the sensor elements, the sensor elements of the playing field are sealed. The game system is anti-vandal.

 The drawings show a diagram of a gaming system.

 Jack Pot is a betting system with an accumulative fund for a card game or roulette.

 Jack Pot'a bet is the sum of game values put up for a bet and giving the player a view of winning in an additional game.

 A bet wins in the event of a player having a certain game combination. Game combinations by which the payout is made are different for different games. The winning amount depends on the size of the bet made by the player and the game combination. Assignment of chip denominations, which can be set as a Jack Pot bet, and a percentage of the payout of the total Jack Pot bet, is carried out by the casino manager. The maximum payout on Jack Pot corresponds to the game combination, the probability of which is minimal. The size of winnings for other combinations is considered in a certain proportion of the maximum payout. In the event of a loss, a player may be issued a special check to receive a win at the box office. This check is signed by the inspector, dealer, cashier and manager. Payouts are most often made in chips, but cash or material values are possible.

Jack Pot automation for one workstation consists of
- a computer device with software (game controller), mounted under the gaming table;
- a touch monitor with a magnetic card reader connected to the game controller;
- sensors installed on the gaming table and connected to the game controller. Game sensors of an additional game are special devices that respond to the presence of game chips on them; they can glow in different colors in different modes depending on the current state of the game;
- a computer acting as a monitor manager. The presence of a computer - a monitor manager in an automated system is not necessary and in the minimum case (when the system is placed on one table and there is no server), the players monitor is connected to the game controller;
- a monitor connected to a computer - a monitor manager, server or game controller (in the absence of a server and a computer - monitor manager);
- the server on which the integrated database of the casino management system and the business level are located. A monitor dispatcher computer is connected to the north. The presence of a server in an automated system is not necessary, and if there is no server, its role is played by a game controller, to which in this case a computer is connected - a monitor manager or directly a player’s monitor;
- A printer for printing daily reports on games played. A printer is not required in an automated system.

 The computer device for the inspector of the progressive Jackpot automated gaming system is designed to function as part of the progressive Jackpot gaming system in order to automate the workplace of the dealer and casino inspector (hereinafter referred to as the Computer Device).

 It is planned to install the “Inspector's Place” software on the computer device, which will allow the dealer to keep records of acceptance of bets, make payments on winning combinations, monitor the current state of the Jackpot amount for this game and all casino games, and change the dealer or inspector .

 The computer device will be assembled from the following components: motherboard, processor, hard drive, DRAM memory, power supply, video card, sound card, network card, speakers, coolers, power wires and data buses, devices for working with sensors, power supply for this devices, at least 3 com ports (for TochScreen, for CardReader, for sensors), USB port.

 A compact case has been developed for the Computer device with the power on / off button brought out.

 The case is attached to the gaming table and can be easily extended if necessary.

Computer device parameters:
safety in operation;
high performance;
high reliability;
security against access by unauthorized persons;
cost no more than 230 US dollars;
ensuring reliable storage of information;
providing protection against unauthorized access to information.

Communicating a Computer Device with Other Devices
- the sensors of the playing field are connected to the computer device, which react to the presence of chips and recognize the value of the chips. These sensors have a scoreboard that displays numbers corresponding to the sum of the chips on them, which changes or sets a new state according to a signal from a computer;
- "TochScreen" and "CardReader" are connected to the computer device.

 Appearance is consistent with the customer.

 The sensory element of the playing field is intended for use in the complex of the automated gaming system of the progressive Jackpot.

 The main parameters of the sensor element.

 Energy consumption no more than 50 watts per sensor.

 The device does not make noise, is protected from moisture, does not lose working capacity under shock and shaking.

 The device is not harmful to health, surrounding buildings and objects.

The device should be sized within
- height restriction: no more than 70 mm
- width limit: not more than 80 mm
The device should have the following shape: cylinder <70 mm high and <80 mm in diameter
Device location method: mounted in a gaming table.

 Several sensor elements are combined into a group to transmit information via a single protocol. It is allowed to combine up to 10 sensors in 1 group.

 The distance between the sensor elements (Devices) in the group of sensor elements (Devices): at least 100 mm.

 Distance from the touch element to the game software computer: no more than 1.5 m.

 The device responds to the presence of chips on it.

 The device recognizes the number of chips standing on the sensors (no more than 10 chips).

 The device interacts with the computer through a special protocol, the format of which is additionally agreed.

 The device has light sources that change state upon receipt of a signal from a computer.

Possible states of the sensor element:
- gray solid color - the sensor is off;
- green flashing color - an invitation to bet, means that the sensor is ready to accept chips and reacts to the presence of chips on it by changing the color to solid red (the signal about the bet is transmitted to the computer);
- constant red color - indicates the presence of a chip on this sensor (a signal about removing the chip is transmitted to the computer);
- alternating red / green - means winning at this position (the signal about removing the chip is transmitted to the computer);
The flashing of several sensory elements in a group occurs in 3 modes:
- synchronous blinking;
- alternating blinking ("running light");
- asynchronous flashing.

 Blinking modes for a group of sensors are set when a certain signal is received from a computer.

 The blinking period for the “synchronous”, “asynchronous” and “running light” modes can vary from 0.5 s to 2 s.

 The device shines brightly. The brightness of the glow of the touch device is matched additionally.

 The device has a special display that displays any three-digit numbers, including numbers with a comma (3 characters + a comma are displayed).

 The device has a unique ID, and also has the ability to seal it.

 The device is easily changed in case of failure. The replacement time of the device should not exceed 15-20 minutes.

 The processing time of the signal from the computer should not exceed 200 ms.

Parameters of game tokens used in combination with the Device:
The approximate diameter of the game token is 40 mm.

Restriction on the appearance of the token:
- tokens may or may not be provided for rework by the client installing the system;
- during alteration, the appearance of the token should not change.

 For a player, the automated Jack Pot system consists of luminous or blinking sensors on which he can put game chips before the start of the game and a monitor that displays the change in Jack Pot's current amount and lists winning combinations with winnings in front of each position.

 Before the game starts, the sensors glow green - this is an invitation to place bets.

 If a client decides to bet on Jack Pot, he must put a chip on the sensor before starting the game. The sensor will change color to red and the bet size will be displayed on the small sensor board - this means that the chip will be able to win if the player has one of the winning combinations listed on the monitor for the players. The player does not have the right to remove the chip from the red sensor after the dealer announces the end of the acceptance of bets, and if this happens, the automated system will notify the dealer with a sound signal, while the sensor will not go out and the bet size will remain on the small board.

 If the winning combinations appear on the scoreboard for the players during the game, the croupier presses a button on the touch monitor corresponding to the position of the sensor on the gaming table on which the winning bet was made. After that, the sensor on the playing field and its image on the touch monitor of the dealer begin to flash and a signal will sound until it pays the player the winning amount. After that, the sensor turns green and again it is ready to receive new bets.

 If no winning combination of the players listed on the monitor has fallen, the dealer takes the chip from the sensor. Then, after paying the winnings and collecting the lost bets, the dealer clicks the “End the game” button and all the sensors again turn green and ready to accept new bets.

 The automated Jack Pot system gives players an extra chance of winning an extra gaming bet.

 If a player besides the main game bets on Jack Pot and he receives a certain combination of game cards, which is or is not a winning combination in the main game, but is a winning combination for Jack Pot, then he wins part of the total Jack Pot.

 The jackpot prize pool is increased due to additional player bets in relation to the main game after each game.

 The attractiveness of the game in Jack Pot is that the player has an additional chance of winning, regardless of his qualifications.

 For example, if a player holds cards with which he cannot win the main game, then Jack Pot gives him a chance to get a prize when drawing a lucky card or Jack Pot'a winning combinations.

 As practice shows, players are very interested in an additional game in Jack Pot if they get a chance to win regardless of the results in the main game.

Jack Pot can get a win
- players who made bets on sensors and who during the game turned out to have one of the winning combinations listed on the monitor for players;
- players who made bets on sensors and who during the game turned out to have a “happy card”, randomly selected by the game controller and displayed on the monitor for players;
- one or more players who bet on Jack Pot can be randomly selected by the game controller as winners;
- one or more players who made bets on sensors, but did not win by winning combinations on the monitor for players, randomly selected by the game controller;
- one of the players who made bets on sensors and opposite which the running light stopped (the game "Lucky Player");
- one or more players who made or did not bet on Jack Pot. Such players are randomly selected by the game controller. The player who did not bet on Jack Pot is paid a smaller amount of winnings;
- any player arbitrarily selected by the game controller, if he bet on Jack Pot. This is an additional incentive for players to bet on Jack Pot and reminds all players that they can miss their chance if they do not participate in the extra game.

 Winning an additional game can be paid for with money, game values (chips, tokens, etc.) or issued as a loan for this game position. In this case, the player’s loan amount will be displayed on the sensor board. Jack Pot'a bet value will be deducted from this credit for each game.

 One player in the process of holding one con of the main game can win an additional game several times. For example, he may get one of Jack Pot'a winning combinations and a win on “Lucky Play” and, in addition, he can win the main game.

In accordance with the tasks of automating the additional bonus game, the components of the Jack Pot automated system provide
- dynamic display of the amount of the current Jack Pot'a on the monitor for players;
- display of fixed payments with current winnings for prize combinations of cards or one card for an additional game on the monitor for players;
- display of interest payments with current winnings for prize combinations of cards or one card for an additional game on the monitor for players;
- display the total amount of the Jack Pot prize pool for this game on the monitor for players;
- displaying the total amount of the Jack Pot prize fund for all games of the entertainment complex on the monitor for players;
- a means of generating a random winning combination or a “happy card” for a game and displaying this combination or card on a monitor for players;
- a means of generating a random choice of a player or group of players - applicants for victory in an additional game and displaying this choice by highlighting the sensor in the game position with sound and the amount of winnings on the sensor board;
- indication of the presence and absence of chips on the sensor with the display of the chip value on the sensor display and the backlight of the sensor;
- sound accompaniment of a winning bet on a sensor;
- The ability to play "Lucky Play". At the same time, the group of sensors on which the rally takes place works in the running light mode, which stops opposite the winner's position;
- the dealer conducts an additional game, displaying on the touch screen in front of him the position of the sensors on the table with the ability to control the actions of the players, highlighting certain stages of the game (beginning of the game, ending the reception of bets, choosing a winner, paying wins) and information on the current amounts of prize funds and winning combinations ;
- identification of casino employees allowed to conduct an additional game using a magnetic card or password;
- identification of a casino visitor by a magnetic card with the possibility of withdrawing the amount of money from his virtual casino account. Opening a new virtual account of a casino visitor or replenishing a virtual account is made from the cash program. The dealer using the visitor's magnetic card can write off money as a loan for an additional game;
- output of static and analytical reports on conducted additional casino games in the form of a report for viewing or on a printer;
- withdrawal of checks to pay the winnings to the client;
- Centralized control of sensors, player monitor and touch monitor from the game processor;
- storage in the database of the history of payments for an additional game, the current amounts of prize funds;
- ensuring the distribution of deductions from Jack Pot profits between funds (gaming, prize and casino owners);
- the ability of the dealer to work on an additional game simultaneously on two tables;
- the implementation of the opening, closing the table;
- disable bad sensors;
- protection against viewing clients;
- the possibility of increasing happy combinations;
- the ability to flexibly configure various parameters of the additional game (the amount of the winnings, for the payment of which it is necessary to call the manager, what game bets are possible in this game, etc.);
- protection of the automated system from unauthorized access and "anti-vandal"protection;
- the ability to integrate the database and software of the automated system with other casino management systems into a single complex.

 When a player puts a chip on the sensor, the signal from the sensor enters the game controller mounted under the table. The controller software analyzes the signal received from the sensors and, depending on the current moment of the game, accordingly illuminates the sensor and the sensor board on the gaming table and the sensor image, and the image of the sensor board in the program that the dealer is currently working with. At this time, the black box software notifies the server of a change in Jack Pot's current amount. After that, the server notifies the Monitor Dispatcher computer and the other game controllers of the additional game about the prize pool change and the updated Jack Pot amount for this game, the updated Jack Pot amount for the entire casino and the updated payouts for percentage winning combinations are displayed on the game board .

The advantages of an automated system are
- the ability to flexibly change the system configuration at the request of the casino. In a minimally (cheap) version, the automated system consists of a game controller, a touch monitor, a monitor for players and sensors. In the standard version, the automated system, in addition to the above components, consists of a computer - a monitor manager and a server;
- the presence of a touch monitor, which displays all the necessary information for playing the game (unlike the keyboard in the Canadian Jack Pot'e);
- the presence of a monitor for players, which in real time displays the amount of the Jack Pot prize pool for the current game and for all casino games, the current amount of payments for fixed and percentage winning combinations;
- compactness of the automated system on the gaming table; the game controller is located under the table and due to its compact size does not spoil the appearance of the table;
- ease of installation and removal of components of the automated system on a regular gaming table; if the casino wants to unmount the system from the table, it will not be difficult and the table can be used in the future for regular games;
- design and functionality of sensors;
- in the automated system, the chips do not fall into a special hole, but are placed on top of the sensor; this increases the interest of players;
- the possibility of assigning arbitrary winning combinations “Luck” in the game (lucky player, lucky card, happy hour, etc.);
- implementation of service support of the system.

Claims (1)

 A gaming system comprising a computer device for game software, a touch monitor for a dealer, configured to display and change a game situation, at least one game table having at least one playing field provided with sensor elements, and at least one place for the player, equipped with a monitor, while the sensory elements of the playing field, made with the possibility of recognizing the game tokens and / or cards placed on the playing field, the player’s monitor, made with the possibility of The display of the game situation, and the touch monitor for the dealer are connected to a computer device with the ability to exchange information.

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