System and method for playing a game having online and offline elements
    1.
    发明授权
    System and method for playing a game having online and offline elements 有权
    播放具有在线和离线元素的游戏的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08708814B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-29

    申请号:US13366734

    申请日:2012-02-06

    IPC分类号: G07F17/32

    CPC分类号: G07F17/329 G07F17/32

    摘要: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type or casino-based game. A partial result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in an offline portion of the game. The remaining portion of the result is revealed to the player in an online portion of the game. In one example, the online/offline game includes a slot machine game. In one example, the online/offline game includes a bingo game. In yet another example, the online/offline game includes a game of roulette. In one example, particular game features are associated with either the online or offline portions of the game. In this way, players are motivated to participate in both portions of the game, enhancing and prolonging the game experience.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种玩机会游戏的系统和方法。 机会的游戏可能包括例如彩票式或赌场式游戏。 游戏的局部结果在游戏的离线部分被显示给玩家。 结果的剩余部分在游戏的在线部分向玩家显示。 在一个示例中,在线/离线游戏包括老虎机游戏。 在一个例子中,在线/离线游戏包括宾果游戏。 在另一个例子中,在线/离线游戏包括轮盘游戏。 在一个示例中,特定游戏特征与游戏的在线或离线部分相关联。 以这种方式,玩家有动力参与游戏的两个部分,增强和延长游戏体验。

    Method and apparatus for reinvesting winnings
    3.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for reinvesting winnings 有权
    再投资奖金的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US08845409B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-30

    申请号:US11181672

    申请日:2005-07-14

    摘要: A player is permitted to reinvest winnings to play additional instances of an online game. In one specific example, the player may choose, at a point of sale (POS), a reinvestment option that specifies how winnings are used to automatically purchase additional game instances. In one example game format, the player may be permitted to select a reinvestment option at the point of initial purchase of the game. The player may be permitted, for example, to limit his/her reinvestment as a function of their initial investment. In another example, the primary game result is driven by the result of a secondary game, such as a lottery or casino-based drawing (e.g., a Keno drawing). The secondary game is then played, and any additional plays as a result of the reinvestment are also played. Results of the secondary game and the additional games are sent to an online gaming system. The player is then permitted to play an online game to reveal the results of both the secondary game and any additional plays as a result of the reinvestment. In one example, the cost of the reinvestment is subtracted from any winnings as the additional plays are revealed to the player.

    摘要翻译: 玩家可以重新投注奖金来玩额外的在线游戏。 在一个具体示例中,玩家可以在销售点(POS)处选择再投资选项,其指定如何使用奖金来自动购买额外的游戏实例。 在一个示例游戏格式中,可以允许玩家在初始购买游戏时选择再投资选项。 例如,可以允许玩家限制他/她的再投资作为其初始投资的函数。 在另一示例中,主要游戏结果是由次要游戏的结果驱动的,例如彩票或基于赌场的绘画(例如,基诺绘画)。 然后播放次要游戏,并且还播放作为再投资的结果的任何额外的戏剧。 次要游戏和附加游戏的结果被发送到在线游戏系统。 然后,播放器被允许玩一个在线游戏,以显示二次游戏和任何额外的戏剧作为再投资的结果。 在一个例子中,再次投资的成本从任何奖金中减去,因为额外的戏剧被显示给玩家。

    Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance
    6.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance 有权
    进行游戏机会的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08025567B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-27

    申请号:US11229004

    申请日:2005-09-16

    IPC分类号: A63F9/24

    摘要: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game includes a game similar to the well-known game of BEJEWELED.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种玩机会游戏的系统和方法。 机会游戏可能包括例如彩票式游戏。 机会游戏的结果向另一媒介中的玩家显示。 在一个示例中,结果在一个或多个在线游戏的多个游戏实例期间被显示。 在一个示例中,在线游戏包括类似于BEJEWELED的着名游戏的游戏。

    Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance
    7.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance 审中-公开
    进行游戏机会的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20110111821A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-12

    申请号:US12925590

    申请日:2010-10-25

    IPC分类号: A63F13/10 A63F9/24

    摘要: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game includes a dice game in which the result is revealed. In another example, the dice game is coupled with a second level game in which at least a portion of the result is revealed.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种玩机会游戏的系统和方法。 机会游戏可能包括例如彩票式游戏。 机会游戏的结果向另一媒介中的玩家显示。 在一个示例中,结果在一个或多个在线游戏的多个游戏实例期间被显示。 在一个示例中,在线游戏包括其中显示结果的骰子游戏。 在另一示例中,骰子游戏与其中显示结果的至少一部分的第二级游戏相结合。

    Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance
    9.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for conducting a game of chance 有权
    进行游戏机会的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07819747B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-26

    申请号:US11636411

    申请日:2006-12-08

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    摘要: A system and method are provided for playing a game of chance. The game of chance may include, for example, a lottery-type game. A result of the game of chance is revealed to a player in another medium. In one example, the result is revealed during multiple game instances of one or more online games. In one example, the online game includes a dice game in which the result is revealed. In another example, the dice game is coupled with a second level game in which at least a portion of the result is revealed.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种玩机会游戏的系统和方法。 机会游戏可能包括例如彩票式游戏。 机会游戏的结果向另一媒体中的玩家显示。 在一个示例中,结果在一个或多个在线游戏的多个游戏实例期间被显示。 在一个示例中,在线游戏包括其中显示结果的骰子游戏。 在另一示例中,骰子游戏与其中显示结果的至少一部分的第二级游戏相结合。

    Method and apparatus for conducting event betting
    10.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for conducting event betting 有权
    进行事件投注的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08465368B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-18

    申请号:US11328441

    申请日:2006-01-09

    摘要: The field of the invention relates generally to sports and event betting, and more specifically to the use of the Internet in land-based casino sports and event betting. A bettor signs onto an Internet website to find what bets are being accepted and the bettor then places and registers a bet. The player then goes and places pays for the bet at a land-based casino prior to the start of the event. Further, follow-up rounds of making a wager may then be performed over a network such as, for example, the Internet.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的领域一般涉及运动和事件投注,更具体地涉及在陆上娱乐场运动和事件投注中使用互联网。 下注者登录互联网网站,以查找正在接受的赌注,然后下注者下注并注册。 然后玩家在活动开始之前,在地面赌场投注赌注。 此外,可以通过诸如因特网的网络来执行进行下注的后续轮次。