WO2011106832A1 - Jeu de pari amélioré - Google Patents

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WO2011106832A1
WO2011106832A1 PCT/AU2011/000229 AU2011000229W WO2011106832A1 WO 2011106832 A1 WO2011106832 A1 WO 2011106832A1 AU 2011000229 W AU2011000229 W AU 2011000229W WO 2011106832 A1 WO2011106832 A1 WO 2011106832A1
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  • the present invention relates to wagering games, such as the game of roulette and, in particular, methods for enhancing such games.
  • the game of roulette is a popular traditional casino table game.
  • the game involves a wheel divided into segments.
  • a traditional wheel includes 36 segments, numbered 1 to 36, which are divided into two distinct colours (traditionally red and black).
  • One or two additional segments, numbered '0' and '00' also appear on the wheel.
  • the additional segments are coloured a different colour (traditionally green).
  • Players place wagers on possible game outcomes on a wagering layout.
  • a variety of betting options are normally provided.
  • a player can place a wager on a particular number or particular groups of numbers (for example red/black, even/odd, etc.). Options which provide lower probabilities of occurring provide the player with higher possible wager returns.
  • the game outcome is determined by spinning the wheel and dropping a ball onto the wheel.
  • the game outcome is defined by the segment in which the ball comes to rest.
  • the game play and betting options for roulette are one of the easier to comprehend among casino games. Hence, the game has proved popular among lesser experienced players as well as experienced players. However, the lack of variation or ability to award larger bonus or jackpot awards can cause players to lose interest in the game. Similar issues can be found in other traditional casino table games.
  • One form of enhancement can be the incorporation of one or more large jackpot prizes which can be won. While the chance of winning a large prize may attract the interest of players, from the perspective of the game provider it is necessary that such prizes are not won frequently to maintain profitability in providing the enhancement.
  • a method of operating an enhanced game of roulette including the steps of:
  • each subsequent game including:
  • the step of providing one or more subsequent games of roulette to the player includes providing the player with a credit amount to be used exclusively as non- player-funded wagers in the one or more subsequent games.
  • each subsequent game may further include receiving one or more outcome selections and non-player-funded wagers on possible roulette game outcomes for the subsequent game from the player, wherein the one or more outcome selections and non-player-funded wagers are assessed in the step of determining if the player is to be awarded any bonus award.
  • each subsequent game may further include receiving one or more automatic outcome selections and non-player-funded wagers on possible game outcomes for the subsequent game without influence from the player, wherein the one or more automatic outcome selections and non-player-funded wagers are assessed in the step of determining if the player is to be awarded any bonus award.
  • the trigger event includes the actual roulette game outcome being a particular predetermined outcome.
  • the particular outcome may be the same as the outcome from an immediately previous game of roulette, or may be another outcome, such as a randomly determined outcome.
  • the trigger event includes the placement of a separate player- funded wager by the player on a side bet option.
  • a portion of the player- funded wager placed on the side bet option is added to a progressive jackpot pool; wherein a possible bonus award is the award of a jackpot amount sourced from the progressive jackpot pool.
  • the pool may also have a seed fund so that the progressive jackpot has a valuable starting value, to encourage play after a jackpot is awarded.
  • the probability of achieving an award of a jackpot from the progressive jackpot pool can vary relative to the size of the player- funded wager placed on the side bet option.
  • larger percentages may be awarded on larger side bet wager amounts. For example, if a 1-unit side bet can be awarded a 10% of the jackpot award for a predetermined event, then a 2-unit wager may return 20%, a 3-unit wager return 30%, etc. on the same predetermined event.
  • more than one subsequent game can be provided as a basis of determining jackpot outcomes, the number of subsequent games to be provided being dependent upon the size of the player-funded wager placed on the side bet option.
  • the size of the credit amount provided can alternatively be made proportional to the size of the player-funded wager placed on the side bet option.
  • the number of game outcome selections that can be received for the subsequent game can be made proportional to the size of the player-funded wager placed on the side bet option when the possible awards include fixed- value (e.g., dollar) awards or are fixed multipliers on wagers.
  • jackpot awards are paid on multiple, sequentially played games.
  • the method further includes the step of allowing the player to place any additional player-funded wagers for the subsequent game, wherein the additional player-funded wagers are considered only in accordance with the normal rules of roulette and are not considered for award of any bonus award nor are the wagers used for the side bet.
  • the outcome from the subsequent game is determined on one or more separate roulette wheels from the initial roulette game.
  • the step of determining a bonus award includes:
  • determining the bonus award on the basis of the outcome of the further game or games. For example, a subsequent game comprises two extra spins, and if the spin that triggers the bonus event, the previous spin and at least one bonus spin outcomes are identical (i.e. 3 black 13) the player wins a bonus prize.
  • Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide an enhanced game of roulette which opens the possibility of providing the award of large bonus prizes and jackpot prizes while retaining a fairly traditional look and feel to the game play of roulette.
  • an electronic multi-player platform for enabling a roulette wagering game including:
  • a game display for displaying a virtual roulette wheel or a physical routlette wheel; a player display;
  • a player interface for inputting wager decisions in the game of roulette and for inputting an optional side bet decision and side bet amount;
  • a game processor for randomly determining a roulette game outcome, wherein the processor is further programmed to enable a side bet game, wherein at least one bonus game is offered when a side wager is made and a predetermined event occurs triggering the bonus game, and wherein a number of bonus games awarded is proportional to an amount of the side bet wager.
  • a method of operating an enhanced wagering game including the steps of:
  • each subsequent game including:
  • a method of operating an enhanced card game including the steps of:
  • each subsequent card game including:
  • Fig. 1 shows an electronic gaming machine console on which the game can be provided
  • Fig. 2 is a functional block schematic diagram of functional elements of an Electronic Gaming Machine
  • Fig. 3 shows the display of a betting layout in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 4 shows an enhanced betting layout display for a free game
  • Fig. 5 shows an enhanced secondary betting layout for a free game
  • Fig. 6 shows an alternative enhanced betting layout display for a free game
  • Fig. 7 illustrates the general process steps involved in an implementation of the present invention.
  • a method of playing a wagering game according to the present technology may include steps of: providing a wagering system comprising wagering implements selected from the group consisting of
  • a) physical wagering elements selected from the group consisting of roulette wheel and ball, a physical wheel and pointer, dice and playing cards and
  • virtual wagering elements selected from the group consisting of virtual roulette wheel and ball, a virtual wheel and pointer, virtual dice and virtual playing cards.
  • a player places a wager on one or more possible wagering game outcomes.
  • a wagering game outcome is determined using the wagering implements.
  • the game system (including a live dealer or croupier or electronic system) determines if said player is to be awarded any winnings on the wagering game outcome, and any determined winnings are awarded to said player. It is determined if a trigger event has occurred in one or more wagering game outcomes, and if a trigger event has occurred:
  • each subsequent game including:
  • determining a wagering game outcome for said subsequent game determining if said player is to be awarded any bonus award based upon the wagering game outcome for said subsequent wagering game; determining a bonus award, if any bonus award is determined to be awarded based on the subsequent wagering game; and
  • the subsequent game or games may be provided on the wagering game without using player-funded credit on wagers from said player.
  • special credits distinguishable from credits obtained by the player adding value to the game by cash, tokens, existing real credit, tickets, tokens and the like
  • the step of providing one or more subsequent wagering games to said player may include:
  • the subsequent game(s) may further include receiving one or more outcome selections and/or one or more special credit amount wagers on possible wagering game outcomes for said subsequent wagering game from said player, wherein the one or more selections and special credit amount funded wagers may be assessed in the step of determining if said player is to be awarded any bonus award.
  • Each wagering subsequent game may further include receiving one or more of automatic selections and special credit amount funded wagers on possible game outcomes for said subsequent wagering game without influence from said player, wherein said one or more automatic selections and special credit amount funded wagers are assessed in the step of determining if said player is to be awarded any bonus award.
  • the trigger event includes a roulette game outcome being a particular predetermined outcome (a single outcome) or consecutive, particular outcomes (multiple identical outcomes that occur in consecutive spins of the wheel or within a predetermined number of spins, such as two "red 5s" occurring within two, three, four or five spins, etc.).
  • the particular outcome may be the same as the outcome from an immediately previous game of roulette.
  • the trigger event might be hitting a black 3, and the bonus award is made for hitting 3 consecutive black 3s.
  • the trigger event may require the placement of a side bet wager.
  • An at least a portion of the side bet wager may be added to a progressive jackpot pool; wherein at least some bonus awards are sourced from the progressive jackpot pool.
  • the method may have a trigger event that includes another wheel game such as "Big Wheel” game outcome, a dice game outcome being a particular outcome or consecutive particular outcomes or the trigger event includes a playing card game outcome being a particular outcome or consecutive particular outcomes.
  • a trigger event that includes another wheel game such as "Big Wheel” game outcome, a dice game outcome being a particular outcome or consecutive particular outcomes or the trigger event includes a playing card game outcome being a particular outcome or consecutive particular outcomes.
  • the probability of achieving an award of a jackpot from the progressive jackpot pool can vary relative to the size of the player-funded wager placed on said side bet option, and where more than one subsequent game can be provided. The number of subsequent games to be provided may be dependent upon the size of the player-funded wager placed on said side bet option. For example, a one unit wager could fund one bonus game outcome while a four unit wager could fund four consecutively played bonus game outcomes.
  • the STAR ROULETTETM system machine is a single player electronic gaming machine that includes a primary display screen 16 and a separate secondary display screen 18.
  • An example of a two screen gaming machine console 10 is shown in Fig. 1.
  • the machine 10 includes player input buttons 12 and a credit/currency/or ticket input mechanism 14 to receive funds from a player to allow the player to participate in the game.
  • the primary display screen 16 is a touch screen and displays a betting layout as well as other information, such as player-funded credit amount remaining 304 and a total win meter 306 (shown in Fig. 3). The player can select possible game outcomes and place respective player-funded wagers by way of the touch screen 16 and buttons 12.
  • the player When the player has placed the bets, the player activates the game by way of a start button or a start option 308 on the touch screen 16.
  • the second display 18 shows a simulated roulette wheel spinning and a ball coming to rest in one of the wheel's segments, which is determined to be the game outcome. It will be appreciated that the simulated display of the wheel is simply an animation to reveal a randomly determined game outcome to the player. The actual determination of the game outcome is made by the machine's gaming processor.
  • the main functional elements of the machine are illustrated in Fig. 2 and include the main processor 202 connected to other functional elements by way of a bus connection 220.
  • Associated video drivers 210, 228 are provided for each display 16, 18 and a touch screen interface 214 is provided for the primary display 16.
  • Other elements include various storage devices such as RAM 204, ROM 206 and hard drive 208, user interface 222 and credit interface 224.
  • the machine may be required to be part of a network of linked machines, in which case a communication interface 226 allows the machine to communicate with the network.
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  • Any commercial processor can be employed for implementation either as a single processor, serial or parallel set of processors.
  • Examples of commercial processors include, but are not limited to, MerCed, Pentium, Pentium II, Xeon, Celeron, Pentium Pro, efficeon, Athlon, AMD and the like, on PC, MAC systems or in the Form of embedded processors.
  • the display screens may be segment display screens, analog display screens, digital display screens, CRTs, LED screens, Plasma screens, liquid crystal diode screens, and the like.
  • the present invention proposes to enhance the game of roulette by offering a player the possibility of participating in a feature which is triggered by an event arising during the course of a normal roulette game.
  • An example of the triggered feature is essentially one or more subsequent games of roulette which do not require player-funded wagers to determine any bonus award to be made to the player.
  • the one or more subsequent games can be effectively free games for the player.
  • the traditional look, feel and game play of roulette can be maintained as far as possible.
  • participation in a triggered event requires a separate wager.
  • the general game play process is shown in Fig. 7.
  • the initial steps are effectively the traditional play of roulette.
  • a new game is started (at 702) and the player selects and places wagers on possible game outcomes (at 704) via the primary touch screen display 16.
  • the secondary display 18 shows a simulation of a roulette wheel determining the game outcome at step 706. Any winning wagers are determined and associated winnings are awarded to the player at 708.
  • the game processor determines if a trigger event has occurred (at 710). If no trigger event occurs, the process returns to a new game at 702. If a trigger event has occurred, one or more subsequent games are provided, the first of which is initiated at 712. In a first preferred embodiment, no additional wager is required to participate in the subsequent event.
  • a separate wager is made upon the occurrence of a triggering event, or when the primary game wager is lodged.
  • the jackpot can grow much more rapidly when the secondary event wager is made before the play of the primary roulette game.
  • the outcome of the subsequent game is determined (at 714), again using the secondary display 18 to show the roulette wheel simulation.
  • the outcome of the subsequent game is used to determine if the player has won a bonus award, the nature of any such bonus award and awards any determined bonus award (at 716).
  • FIG. 3 An example of a screenshot of an enhanced STAR ROULETTETM betting layout as displayed on the primary display 16 is illustrated in Fig. 3.
  • the layout is the same as the normal betting layout of STAR ROULETTE with the addition of a 'jackpot spins' side bet option 302.
  • the player To be eligible for the feature, the player must place a wager in the side bet option 302 before play of the primary roulette game. Consequently, if a side bet wager is placed and the trigger event occurs, the feature is provided. If the trigger event does not occur, the player loses the side bet wager. If the trigger event occurs but the side bet was not wagered, regular play continues. Any other wagers placed in the triggering game are resolved before the feature is provided.
  • the trigger event is the recurrence of the same game outcome as arose in the previous game. In other words, the double hit of the same number in two consecutive games results in a bonus event trigger.
  • the trigger event is the occurrence of a particular preselected number outcome (for example, '00') ⁇
  • the number which can cause the trigger is able to be pre- selected by the player at the time of placing their wager on the side bet option. Potentially, embodiments could be provided in which the player can place multiple side bet wagers and pre- select a trigger number for each wager; however, it is perceived that this would be less attractive to gaming establishments.
  • the number of free subsequent games provided is functionally related to the level of wager placed by the player on the side bet option in the triggering game. For example, one free game is provided for every $5 placed on the side bet option. If the player wagers, $20.00 on the side bet, four free games are provided. Separate payouts may be made on each separate game, or payouts may be made on the occurrence all separate game outcomes, i.e. 4 consecutive black, 5s vs. 4 separate chances to spin a black 5.
  • a free subsequent game could itself provide a trigger event which would trigger a subset of additional free subsequent games.
  • certain numbers will be assigned to award jackpot prizes if they appear as the game outcome of the subsequent game.
  • these certain numbers are predetermined and/or related to the number which triggered the feature. For example, if a repeated '20' triggered the feature, then hitting the '20' again in the subsequent game will award a Major Jackpot and hitting either a '0' or '00' will award a Mini Jackpot.
  • the primary display 16 then displays a corresponding altered betting layout showing the jackpot assignments, see Fig. 4.
  • the determination of level of jackpot to be awarded is done over the course of more than one subsequent game.
  • certain numbers are assigned to result in a jackpot prize. If the outcome of the first subsequent game results in the jackpot prize then a second subsequent game is used to determine the level of jackpot to be awarded.
  • each number is assigned a jackpot award level and a corresponding betting layout is displayed on the primary display 16, see Fig. 5. The outcome of the second subsequent game then determines the jackpot prize to be awarded.
  • Another variation on the above implementation includes the additional placement of free wagers in the subsequent game.
  • no wager other than the base game wager is required to play the game.
  • the placement of such free wagers is automatically made by the game processor and, again, ideally revolves around the original triggering number. Taking the example of the trigger number being '20' , in which '20' was assigned the Major Jackpot and '0' and '00' were assigned the Minor jackpot, the following free wagers would be automatically and simultaneously placed, see Fig. 4:
  • any jackpot is won, then all free wagers are ignored, and the jackpot is the player's only win. It will be appreciated that the feature could alternatively be implemented such that free wagers are not ignored upon a jackpot win and are instead cumulative. If no jackpot is won, then the free wagers are resolved and pay normally, as per the rules of roulette. Consequently, the player is guaranteed some form of bonus award from the free game. It will be appreciated that the automatic placement of free wagers could be determined in some other fashion and may be such so that not all outcomes can guarantee some form of bonus award.
  • the game processor assigns every number with some type of award in the subsequent game. Certain or all numbers could be assigned the jackpot prizes while each remaining number is assigned a monetary prize amount or other form of prize, for example a multiplier value, to be applied to the player's winnings, or another prize of value, such as free play, extra player loyalty points, event passes, vouchers and the like.
  • the level of monetary prize amount assigned to a number depends upon the number' s physical position with respect to the number assigned the Major Jackpot prize on the betting layout, as shown in Fig. 5 higher prizes 822, 824, 826 and 828 are assigned to numbers adjacent the Major Jackpot number 820 while numbers dispersed further away are assigned lower prizes. Exemplary payouts for each number in an altered betting state are illustrated in Fig. 2.
  • jackpot prizes to numbers could be done in other ways. For example, the assignment could be randomly determined by the game processor. In alternative implementations, the assignment of jackpot prizes to numbers could be made open to selection by the player. Another variation would have the processor assign jackpot prizes to numbers based upon the placement of wagers by the player in the triggering game.
  • At least the Major Jackpot can be a progressive jackpot prize. At least a portion of any side bets made by the player is used to fund the progressive jackpot pool and increment the meter.
  • the player when the secondary event is triggered or when the secondary event is won, the player receives free credits for use as wagers in the current game or one or more subsequent games. In this way, the player obtains non- player-funded wagers, the usage of which makes the game effectively free for the player.
  • the free credits are intended to provide a mechanism by which the player can obtain a free game and are not intended to be directly redeemable by the player for a respective monetary value. Consequently, the player must use the free credits in the one or more subsequent games or lose them.
  • the amount of free credits may be a predetermined fixed amount or an amount scaled with respect to the level of wager placed by the player on the side bet option in the triggering game.
  • the placement of non-player-funded wagers from the free credit meter may be automatically determined by the game processor and, hence cannot be influenced by the player. This automatic placement could be done on a random basis, a predetermined basis or made relative to the placement of wagers by the player in the triggering game. In this manner, the processor controls when the player uses the free credits.
  • the decision as to when and how much of non-player- funded wagers to lodge from the free credit meter is made open to the player.
  • the free credit amount is displayed as a specially marked stack of virtual chips which are distinguishable from player-funded chips.
  • the player is able to use the 'free' chips for the placement of wagers in any subsequent game instead of player-funded chips.
  • the player can use the 'free' chips whenever desired and is not obliged to use the 'free' chips in the immediately subsequent game or other game as determined by the processor.
  • the player when the player is participating in the triggered feature, the player may receive specially marked 'jackpot' chips or may be provided with unique wagering areas, within which to select the jackpot side bet or select other specific parameters of the jackpot events.
  • This feature is readily implemented on an electronic format. Either before or after a trigger event has occurred, the player may select among available winning outcomes to adjust probability of jackpot winning events, which concomitantly adjusts amounts of payouts in jackpot or bonus winning events.
  • the jackpot event may include a pay table of winning outcomes and corresponding payouts. Payouts select a single outcome to wager on.
  • the player may use the 'jackpot' chips (real on a gaming table or virtual in an electronic system) as a method for placement of a wager in any subsequent game. A winning outcome based upon the placement of a 'jackpot' chip will result in some form of jackpot prize or bonus prize.
  • the options for placing a 'jackpot' chip are limited to wagering options of lower probability of success.
  • higher probability betting options such as RED/BLACK or ODD/EVEN
  • the level of jackpot that can be won from a 'jackpot' chip is dependent upon the level of probability of the betting option upon which the 'jackpot' chip is placed. For example, placing a 'jackpot' chip on a particular number or combinations of numbers (e.g., two consecutive repeated numbers or two adjacent numbers [35 and 36], 4, 5 or 6 consecutive colors, etc. is permitted, because these outcomes represent the lowest probability events in roulette). Payouts on these events award Major Jackpot higher jackpot prizes. Higher probability options, such as a 'Street' bet, would result in the lowest assigned jackpot prize. Jackpot chips could not be used to make these higher probability wagers.
  • Both the RAPID ROULETTE® and VEGAS STARTM systems employ electronic player terminals via which multiple players interact to place electronic wagers to participate in the same communal roulette game.
  • VEGAS STARTM systems the communal roulette game is conducted as an electronic simulation of a roulette wheel and simulated dealer.
  • the RAPID ROULETTE® system utilises a physical roulette wheel and a live dealer but employs electronic wagering interfaces. Given that, in each system, players interact via their own player terminal, the systems can be readily configured to allow players eligible for the enhanced roulette feature to participate via the respective player terminals while other ineligible players participate in normal roulette via their respective player terminals. In this manner, the communal roulette game outcome can act as subsequent game outcome for the purpose of the eligible players and simultaneously act as a normal roulette game outcome for ineligible players.
  • the separate and independent game could be provided by way of a second physical wheel operated by the dealer a virtual wheel displayed on a communal screen, or a virtual wheel displayed on each player screen.
  • free games could be triggered by a predetermined die roll outcome or set of outcomes, such as any triple appearing on the dice.
  • the event is triggered by rolling three randomly selected numbers.
  • a Grand Jackpot would be awarded for a repeat of the same triggering triple during a free game. Again, the side bet may enable all bonus awards or may be placed on specific combinations for lesser bonus awards. It is also possible to enable a bonus payout system to allow for a player to wager on a specific, higher-probability outcome such as (in Sic Bo) two identical consecutive triples, and the jackpot award would be higher than for a general jackpot side bet on the jackpot with an outcome of two consecutive dissimilar triples.
  • a Major Jackpot would alternatively be awarded for any other triple outcome in a free game.
  • a Minor Jackpot would alternatively be awarded for a double of the same die face value as the triggering triple. Free bets would be automatically placed for the player on the free game outcome having one die with the face value of the triggering triple or the occurrence of any other double.
  • free games could be triggered by a repeat of the last double rolled or by two consecutive dissimilar doubles rolled.
  • a Major Jackpot would be awarded for a repeat of the triggering double during a free game.
  • a Mini Jackpot would alternatively be awarded for the two "nearest" doubles being the outcome of a free game (e.g., if the trigger double was 4-4, then the Minor jackpot would be awarded upon a 3-3 or 5-5 outcome).
  • Free bets would be automatically placed for the player on a free game outcome being any other double, any craps and any 7. The size of the free bets may be varied so that more is placed on any craps if the triggering double was craps and more on any 7 otherwise.
  • free game can be defined in each type of game with similar considerations. As wagers are variable in most games, with a minimum or maximum range of wagers allowed, free games can have different monetary values and some clear control and definition must be used in the play of the game.
  • a simple format is that, with a 1-unit wager, each free game won would be at the 1-unit wager level. If multiple free games are won on a 1-unit side bet wager, each game may be at the 1-unit level, or the player may elect to wager all or a portion of the total value of the free games on one or more subsequent wagers.
  • a 2-unit wager wins five free games the player may elect 10 x 1-unit wagers, 5 x 2-unit wagers, 3 x 3-unit wagers plus a 1-unit wager, 1 x 10-unit wager and the like.
  • free games could be triggered by high ties (i.e. tied 7s, 8s or 9s).
  • a Grand Jackpot would be awarded for a tie (or two ties) of the same value as the triggering tie occurring during a free game.
  • a Major Jackpot would alternatively be awarded for any of the other high ties occurring during a free game (e.g., tied 7s and 8s if tied 9s was the trigger tie).
  • a Minor Jackpot would alternatively be awarded for any other tie outcome in a free game. Free bets would be placed for the player on winning Player and Banker hands in a free game.
  • free games could be triggered by the occurrence of a hand having 4 of a kind.
  • a Grand Jackpot would be awarded for a repeat occurrence of a hand having the same triggering 4 of a kind during a free game or a Royal Flush (or straight flush of at least minimum rank).
  • a Major Jackpot would be awarded for the occurrence of a hand having 3 of a kind of the same face value as the triggering 4 of a kind during a free game.
  • a Minor Jackpot would be awarded for the occurrence of a hand having a pair of the same face value as the triggering 4 of a kind during a free game.
  • Free games would be played at a set chip value with the player keeping any winnings. In this regard, the player would receive a selected amount of 'free game' chips for use as wagers in the free games. The 'free game' chips allow the player to participate in the game for free but are not themselves redeemable as a monetary amount.
  • free games could be triggered by a player having a hand consisting of three 7s, or in multideck shoes, three 7s of a single color or a single suit (creating higher levels of difficulty).
  • the free games would consist of the player being dealt a number of new hands which are played to conclusion (the number of hands dealt relating to the size of the player's side bet).
  • a Major Jackpot would be awarded if any of the free hands results in a final value of 21, with or without color and/or suit requirements.
  • a Mini Jackpot would alternatively be awarded if any of the free hands results in a final value of 19 or 20.
  • All free hands would be played at a set chip value with the player keeping any winnings. In this regard, the player would receive a selected amount of 'free game' chips for use as wagers in the free games.
  • the 'free game' chips allow the player to participate in the game for free but are not themselves redeemable as a monetary amount.
  • the following example illustrates a preferred embodiment of the present invention that is implemented in the form of a stand-alone gaming machine such as the device illustrated in Fig. 1.
  • a roulette layout surface as shown in Fig. 3 is displayed on video monitor 16 (shown in Fig. 1).
  • the layout surface 900 has wagering areas 902 that correspond to single spin outcomes, such as a red 36, and wagering areas that represent multiple game outcomes, such as wager area 904.
  • wager area 904. Known traditional roulette wagers may be made on the layout 900.
  • the roulette layout has an additional area 302 to enable betting on a side bet game of the present invention.
  • players make one or more wagers on the layout 900 to participate in a video simulation of roulette, and optionally make an additional "Jackpot Spins" wager in area 302.
  • the game begins by pressing the start button 308.
  • a simulation of a roulette wheel appears on upper display 18 (Fig. 1).
  • a first number, such as "Black 17" is randomly selected. Preferably, this number is displayed on a historical trend display (not shown). If the player has not placed a wager on the Black 17 circle or a combination wager area that includes this game outcome, the game wager is lost, as well as the bonus wager.
  • the player wagered on the Black 17 and wins a payout of 2: 1 on this game outcome.
  • the Jackpot Spins wager remains in play and is neither won nor lost when the player wins the base game.
  • the player then continues to play the roulette game.
  • the player either rebets the same bets in the previous spin or makes a series of new bets in the base game.
  • the player depresses the start button 308 and the game outcome again is a Black 17.
  • the combination of the second identical winning outcome on a certain number/color that was wagered on as well as the presence of the "Jackpot Spins" wager triggers the bonus event. Since the two outcomes are both consecutive and identical, and since a Jackpot Spins wager remains active on the layout, the player advances into a bonus spin(s) round. Multiple opportunities to win are made available in the bonus spin round.
  • bonus credits are played in the bonus round. Bonus credits cannot be played in the base game and have no cash-out value. The player need not make any additional wagers to participate.
  • the amount initially wagered on the Jackpot Spins area 302 of the layout determines how many bonus spins are awarded. In this example, the player has made a $5.00 wager, qualifying the player for five free spins.
  • the specific wagers made on the auxiliary game are randomly determined.
  • the wagers always include the "point" number that advanced the player to the bonus round, which in this case is a Black 17.
  • the other wagers are typically a mixture of single outcome wins and multiple outcome wins, some with smaller odds and others with larger odds.
  • the player will always win a payout of some amount in the auxiliary game. If during any of the five free spins the ball lands on another Black 17 (triples), the player is awarded a Major win, entitling the player to a maximum prize amount, such as a large payout amount shown on meter 910.
  • This payout is preferably a fixed payout amount or odds payout amount in the stand-alone version of the game. When multiple machines are linked, this payout may be a progressive payout.
  • a percentage of the Jackpot Spins wager is retained to fund this jackpot.
  • the player automatically wins the amount displayed on the Mini meter 912. This payout is made regardless of whether or not the system automatically lodged a wager on the '0' or '00' outcomes. In the preferred embodiment, these wagers are not made, but any time a ball lands on a '0' or '00', the Mini payout is made.
  • the only monetary wagers made in this embodiment of the invention are the wagers on the base game of Roulette, and a single Jackpot Spins wager. Once the first number is established, this wager remains in play while the player is trying to achieve a second identical matching outcome. When two identical game outcome occur consecutively, and when a side bet wager is in play, a bonus event is triggered. Then once the player is participating in the bonus game, the player is only able to play with special non-monetary bonus credits, which can be earned by the player but cannot be cashed out or played in the base game. In addition to the Major and Mini payouts, the player is eligible for additional payouts based on the multiple wagers automatically selected by the game processor.
  • the processor may make seven additional wagers, including a "red” outcome and a "black” outcome. Since all outcomes (excluding the '0' and '00' outcomes) are either red or black, and since the '0' and '00' outcomes pay a Mini bonus prize, all outcomes pay a payout in this example of the invention.
  • the player When the player is awarded a Major or Mini payout, in a preferred form of the invention, the player does not receive payouts on the additional wagers that are automatically made by the processor. In other forms of the invention, all winning wagers made pay cumulatively.

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La présente invention a trait à un procédé permettant d'exécuter un jeu amélioré de la roulette. Le procédé comprend une étape consistant à recevoir une ou plusieurs sélections ainsi que des mises financées par un joueur sur les éventuels résultats du jeu de la roulette provenant d'un joueur (702). Un résultat réel du jeu de la roulette est ensuite déterminé (706). Le résultat déterminé permet ensuite de déterminer si le joueur doit se voir attribuer des gains et, le cas échéant, tous les gains déterminés sont attribués au joueur (708). Le procédé comprend en outre une étape consistant à déterminer si un événement déclencheur s'est produit (710). Si un événement déclencheur s'est produit, un ou plusieurs jeux suivants de la roulette sont alors proposés au joueur (712). Chaque jeu suivant ne requiert aucune mise financée par le joueur. Dans chaque jeu suivant, un résultat du jeu de la roulette est déterminé pour le jeu suivant (714). Il est ensuite déterminé si le joueur doit se voir attribuer un quelconque prix bonus en fonction du résultat du jeu de la roulette pour le jeu suivant (716). Un prix bonus est déterminé, s'il est déterminé qu'un prix bonus doit être attribué. Tout prix bonus déterminé est ensuite attribué au joueur. La présente invention a également trait à des procédés permettant d'améliorer d'autres jeux de pari.
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