Abstract:
Pièce d'horlogerie (1) à animation comportant une boite (2) fermée par une glace (3) et comprenant un logement (22) visible au travers de la glace (3) et dans lequel est agencée au moins une bille (26) susceptible de s'y déplacer, en réponse à une action prédéfinie d'un utilisateur, un organe de verrouillage (28) susceptible de coopérer avec la bille (26) de manière à la rendre captive dans une position prédéfinie, l'organe de verrouillage (28) étant agencé pour pouvoir • maintenir la bille (26) captive dans la position prédéfinie quelle que soit l'orientation de la pièce d'horlogerie (1), et • libérer la bille (26) en réponse à la mise en oeuvre de l'action prédéfinie par l'utilisateur.
Abstract:
A method of conducting play of a side game which is concurrently playable with a game of roulette comprises accepting side bet wagers from players in respect of a first side game during a wager phase for the game of roulette. The side bet wagers are independent of wagers placed on the roulette game. Two or more side game symbols are selected from a first symbol set which comprises symbols that are playable in the game of roulette. Each of the selected side game symbols are assigned a payout value, such that at least one of the assigned payout values is a fixed payout value utilised for each play of the side game and another of the assigned payout values is a variable payout value. A determination is made as to whether any of the selected side game symbols match a winning roulette symbol. Responsive to determining that the winning symbol matches one of the selected side game symbols, a side game prize is awarded to each player who placed a side bet wager according to the corresponding assigned payout value.
Abstract:
A method for playing a roulette-type game includes the initial step of providing a playing field for betting on the conclusions of a plurality of gaming trials, prior to initiating the plurality of trials. The playing field restricts bets to create a house advantage. Once a bet is placed, the trials are initiated and the conclusion of each trial noted. The winning and losing bets are not determined until after the conclusion of the plurality of trials. In one embodiment of the invention, the roulette wheel includes 38 pockets for receiving at least one ball, numbered from 0-37.
Abstract:
A system and method for playing a table type game such as roulette or dice having terminals (40) for use at a casino or other locations. The terminal (40) has an input section (39) that receives the video and audio data signals originating from the table (10). The terminal (40) includes a video display (42), which receives the video pictures of the table (10) action broadcast from the casino camera (16). There is also an audio module (46) that has speaker and suitable volume control to play the sounds picked up from the casino table by the microphone (15) and other audio information. The picture of the game being played at the table (10) and the table sounds from the audio module (46) are features that add to more realism for the player who is playing the game remote form the casino table.
Abstract:
A rotating wheel system includes face segments separated by posts positioned around a perimeter and a flexible pointer that interacts with the pegs as the wheel rotates. The system controls rotation of the wheel, randomly selects a segment at which to stop prior to the wheel being rotated based on a randomly selected friction deceleration and a randomly selected damping time constant, and controls rotation of the wheel to make it appear as though the wheel randomly stopped at the preselected segment. The system includes one or more player stations that are notified of the selected segment after the wheel is stopped. The system includes a second bonus wheel that is triggered when the selected segment is a trigger segment. The bonus wheel can be a physical wheel that is part of the wheel, a display that is part of the wheel, or displayed on a player station.
Abstract:
A single player vertical roulette mechanism is directed that includes a stand, a wheel and a motor. The wheel is configured to be mounted to the stand and rotate relative to the stand. The wheel includes a plurality of numbers corresponding to a roulette wheel. The motor is affixed to the stand and configured to rotate the wheel. A roulette ball is also fixedly mounted to the stand. A plurality of lights are fixedly mounted to the stand between the stand and the wheel. The plurality of lights illuminate the wheel so the numbers are visible to a player of the vertical roulette mechanism. A seat for a single player may also be connected to the stand enabling the roulette mechanism to be substituted for a traditional slot machine cabinet.