US20090227312A1 - Higher or Lower Poker Game - Google Patents
Higher or Lower Poker Game Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20090227312A1 US20090227312A1 US12/401,606 US40160609A US2009227312A1 US 20090227312 A1 US20090227312 A1 US 20090227312A1 US 40160609 A US40160609 A US 40160609A US 2009227312 A1 US2009227312 A1 US 2009227312A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- cards
- card
- player
- face
- hand
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
- G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
-
- G—PHYSICS
- G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
- G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
- G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
- G07F17/32—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for games, toys, sports, or amusements
- G07F17/3286—Type of games
- G07F17/3293—Card games, e.g. poker, canasta, black jack
Definitions
- Embodiments described herein are related to electronic video card games.
- Electronic card games have been available to be played on screens in venues such as casinos.
- Various card games, such as poker and solitaire are popular electronic video card games. It is desirable to present players with new electronic card games that include aspects of games already know to players and new variations on those games.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram of a video poker screen showing a payout table and an initial deal after a player has placed a bet according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is diagram of a video poker screen as it appears after the player has made an initial, correct “higher or lower” choice according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram of a video poker screen showing all hands bet after the completion of a game according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram of a video poker screen as it appears before the start of a game in which the player has chosen to play three hands according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an electronic gaming system according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an electronic gaming system according to another embodiment.
- Embodiments described herein include variations of an electronic video poker game that feature allowing a player to make a wager and view one of three dealt cards. The other two dealt cards are face down.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram of a video poker screen showing payout tables 100 and an initial deal after a player has placed a bet according to an embodiment. Before the bet is made, the player is presented with the payout tables 100 . The player makes a bet 101 . Three cards are dealt to the player, and one card 102 is face up. In this case the face up card is a 4 of diamonds. The player then chooses whether the next card is higher or lower than the last face up card. The player continues this process until either all cards are revealed or the player chooses incorrectly.
- the cards which make up the rest of the hand are then revealed.
- the player is rewarded various prizes based on traditional poker hand rankings, such as High Card up to Royal Flush.
- the example shown in the figure shows pay schedule that returns approximately 107%. In other embodiments, the schedule can be modified to attain a variety of return percentages.
- FIG. 2 is diagram of a video poker screen as it appears after the player has made an initial, correct “higher or lower” choice according to an embodiment.
- the player elects a higher 103 or lower 104 card from the last preceding card 105 .
- FIG. 3 is a diagram of a video poker screen showing all hands bet after the completion of a game according to an embodiment. After the three cards have been revealed or if the player has incorrectly chosen higher or lower 106 , the player is shown each hand they bet. All cards revealed during the Higher/Lower portion of the game are then added to the 4 card hands on the right side of the screen. The player is paid based on the poker hand rating 107 .
- FIG. 4 is a diagram of a video poker screen as it appears before the start of a game in which the player has chosen to play three hands 108 according to an embodiment.
- the method as described herein can be applied to any poker game format used for video poker including, but not limited to, Draw Poker, Bonus Poker, Double Bonus Poker, Double Double Bonus Poker, Triple Bonus Poker, Super Bonus Poker and the like.
- Each of these poker format would use a standard deck of fifty-two playing cards.
- FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an electronic gaming system 900 according to an embodiment.
- System 900 includes a server 902 that hosts and serves the electronic video poker game as described herein.
- the server 902 can include any known data servers, storage devices and/or processors capable of communicating via a network.
- the server 902 is coupled to a network 904 that can be a wide area network (WAN), a local area network (LAN), the Internet, or any other network via which the electronic video game data can be efficiently transferred.
- WAN wide area network
- LAN local area network
- the Internet or any other network via which the electronic video game data can be efficiently transferred.
- Each of the venues 906 , 908 , and 910 are coupled to the network 904 for receiving the electronic video poker game from the server 902 .
- Each of the venues 906 , 908 , and 910 include video poker machines.
- the video poker machines include display device or monitors that display the game as shown in FIGS. 1-4 .
- the video poker machines also include a processor as known in the art.
- the video poker machines also include input and output devices for receiving input from a player and generating appropriate output.
- input devices include buttons for the player to push, and a touch screen the player can touch to select and/or move items displayed.
- Output devices include the monitor and speakers for outputting auditory information and sound effects.
- Venue 906 includes machines 912 A and 912 B through 912 N.
- Venue 908 includes machines 914 A and 914 B through 914 N.
- Venue 910 includes machines 916 A and 916 B through 916 N.
- One or more of the venues 906 , 908 , and 910 can be casinos licensed to accept wagers and pay bets. Alternatively, one or more of the venues 906 , 908 , and 910 can be private homes that purchase the electronic video poker game and play the game privately. In yet another alternative, one or more of the venues 906 , 908 and 910 are establishments that provide the electronic video poker game to patrons who do not wager real money when playing the game. Other alternatives are possible.
- FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an electronic gaming system 1000 according to another embodiment.
- System 1000 includes venues 1002 , 1004 and 1006 .
- Each of the venues 1002 , 1004 and 1006 include a server that stores and serves the electronic video poker game as described herein.
- Each of the venues 1002 , 1004 and 1006 further include video poker machines that display the game as shown in FIGS. 1-4 .
- Venue 1002 includes server 1008 and machines 1010 A and 1010 B through 1010 N.
- Venue 1004 includes server 1012 and machines 1014 A and 1014 B through 1014 N.
- Venue 1006 includes server 1018 and machines 1018 A and 1018 B through 1018 N.
- the words “comprise,” “comprising,” and the like are to be construed in an inclusive sense as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense; that is to say, in a sense of “including, but not limited to.” Words using the singular or plural number also include the plural or singular number respectively. Additionally, the words “herein,” “hereunder,” “above,” “below,” and words of similar import refer to this application as a whole and not to any particular portions of this application. When the word “or” is used in reference to a list of two or more items, that word covers all of the following interpretations of the word: any of the items in the list, all of the items in the list and any combination of the items in the list.
Abstract
Description
- This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/068,638, titled “Higher or lower poker”, filed Mar. 10, 2008, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety herein.
- Embodiments described herein are related to electronic video card games.
- Electronic card games have been available to be played on screens in venues such as casinos. Various card games, such as poker and solitaire are popular electronic video card games. It is desirable to present players with new electronic card games that include aspects of games already know to players and new variations on those games.
-
FIG. 1 is a diagram of a video poker screen showing a payout table and an initial deal after a player has placed a bet according to an embodiment. -
FIG. 2 is diagram of a video poker screen as it appears after the player has made an initial, correct “higher or lower” choice according to an embodiment. -
FIG. 3 is a diagram of a video poker screen showing all hands bet after the completion of a game according to an embodiment. -
FIG. 4 is a diagram of a video poker screen as it appears before the start of a game in which the player has chosen to play three hands according to an embodiment. -
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an electronic gaming system according to an embodiment. -
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an electronic gaming system according to another embodiment. - Embodiments described herein include variations of an electronic video poker game that feature allowing a player to make a wager and view one of three dealt cards. The other two dealt cards are face down.
FIG. 1 is a diagram of a video poker screen showing payout tables 100 and an initial deal after a player has placed a bet according to an embodiment. Before the bet is made, the player is presented with the payout tables 100. The player makes abet 101. Three cards are dealt to the player, and onecard 102 is face up. In this case the face up card is a 4 of diamonds. The player then chooses whether the next card is higher or lower than the last face up card. The player continues this process until either all cards are revealed or the player chooses incorrectly. When this part of the game is completed, the cards which make up the rest of the hand are then revealed. The player is rewarded various prizes based on traditional poker hand rankings, such as High Card up to Royal Flush. The example shown in the figure shows pay schedule that returns approximately 107%. In other embodiments, the schedule can be modified to attain a variety of return percentages. -
FIG. 2 is diagram of a video poker screen as it appears after the player has made an initial, correct “higher or lower” choice according to an embodiment. The player elects a higher 103 or lower 104 card from the last precedingcard 105. -
FIG. 3 is a diagram of a video poker screen showing all hands bet after the completion of a game according to an embodiment. After the three cards have been revealed or if the player has incorrectly chosen higher or lower 106, the player is shown each hand they bet. All cards revealed during the Higher/Lower portion of the game are then added to the 4 card hands on the right side of the screen. The player is paid based on thepoker hand rating 107. - Players have the option to play multiple hands.
FIG. 4 is a diagram of a video poker screen as it appears before the start of a game in which the player has chosen to play threehands 108 according to an embodiment. - The method as described herein can be applied to any poker game format used for video poker including, but not limited to, Draw Poker, Bonus Poker, Double Bonus Poker, Double Double Bonus Poker, Triple Bonus Poker, Super Bonus Poker and the like. Each of these poker format would use a standard deck of fifty-two playing cards. It is also possible to practice the method of the present invention in poker game formats that include wild cards such as Deuces Wild, and One-Eyed Jacks Wild. Additional wild cards, such as one or more Jokers, may be added to the conventional fifty-two card deck to allow the method of the present invention to be played in poker game formats such as Jokers Wild, Deuces Joker Wild and so on.
-
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of anelectronic gaming system 900 according to an embodiment.System 900 includes aserver 902 that hosts and serves the electronic video poker game as described herein. Theserver 902 can include any known data servers, storage devices and/or processors capable of communicating via a network. Theserver 902 is coupled to anetwork 904 that can be a wide area network (WAN), a local area network (LAN), the Internet, or any other network via which the electronic video game data can be efficiently transferred. -
Various venues network 904 for receiving the electronic video poker game from theserver 902. Each of thevenues FIGS. 1-4 . The video poker machines also include a processor as known in the art. The video poker machines also include input and output devices for receiving input from a player and generating appropriate output. For example, input devices include buttons for the player to push, and a touch screen the player can touch to select and/or move items displayed. Output devices include the monitor and speakers for outputting auditory information and sound effects. -
Venue 906 includesmachines Venue 908 includesmachines Venue 910 includesmachines - One or more of the
venues venues venues -
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of anelectronic gaming system 1000 according to another embodiment.System 1000 includesvenues venues venues FIGS. 1-4 .Venue 1002 includesserver 1008 andmachines Venue 1004 includesserver 1012 andmachines Venue 1006 includes server 1018 andmachines - Further variations on the system configurations shown in
FIGS. 5 and 6 are also within the scope of the claimed invention. - Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, throughout the description and the claims, the words “comprise,” “comprising,” and the like are to be construed in an inclusive sense as opposed to an exclusive or exhaustive sense; that is to say, in a sense of “including, but not limited to.” Words using the singular or plural number also include the plural or singular number respectively. Additionally, the words “herein,” “hereunder,” “above,” “below,” and words of similar import refer to this application as a whole and not to any particular portions of this application. When the word “or” is used in reference to a list of two or more items, that word covers all of the following interpretations of the word: any of the items in the list, all of the items in the list and any combination of the items in the list.
- The above description of illustrated embodiments of the systems and methods is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the systems and methods to the precise forms disclosed. While specific embodiments of, and examples for, the systems components and methods are described herein for illustrative purposes, various equivalent modifications are possible within the scope of the systems, components and methods, as those skilled in the relevant art will recognize. The teachings of the systems and methods provided herein can be applied to other systems and methods for video card games, not only for the systems and methods described above.
- The elements and acts of the various embodiments described above can be combined to provide further embodiments. These and other changes can be made to the systems and methods in light of the above detailed description.
- In general, in the following claims, the terms used should not be construed to limit the systems and methods to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and the claims, but should be construed to include all systems and methods that operate under the claims. Accordingly, the systems and methods are not limited by the disclosure, but instead the scope of the systems and methods is to be determined entirely by the claims.
- While certain aspects of the systems and methods are presented below in certain claim forms, the inventors contemplate the various aspects of the systems and methods in any number of claim forms. For example, while only one aspect of the systems and methods may be recited as embodied in machine-readable medium, other aspects may likewise be embodied in machine-readable medium. Accordingly, the inventors reserve the right to add additional claims after filing the application to pursue such additional claim forms for other aspects of the systems and methods.
Claims (15)
Priority Applications (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US12/401,606 US20090227312A1 (en) | 2008-03-10 | 2009-03-10 | Higher or Lower Poker Game |
US13/614,919 US20130059637A1 (en) | 2008-03-10 | 2012-09-13 | Methods of administering wagering games and related systems and apparatuses |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US6863808P | 2008-03-10 | 2008-03-10 | |
US12/401,606 US20090227312A1 (en) | 2008-03-10 | 2009-03-10 | Higher or Lower Poker Game |
Related Child Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US13/614,919 Continuation-In-Part US20130059637A1 (en) | 2008-03-10 | 2012-09-13 | Methods of administering wagering games and related systems and apparatuses |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20090227312A1 true US20090227312A1 (en) | 2009-09-10 |
Family
ID=41054173
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US12/401,606 Abandoned US20090227312A1 (en) | 2008-03-10 | 2009-03-10 | Higher or Lower Poker Game |
Country Status (2)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US20090227312A1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2009114565A2 (en) |
Cited By (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20140191471A1 (en) * | 2013-01-09 | 2014-07-10 | Yong Hwa Park | Triple smart game system |
US20150108717A1 (en) * | 2013-10-23 | 2015-04-23 | Mark H. Jones | Table game system |
US20170128822A1 (en) * | 2013-10-23 | 2017-05-11 | Mark H. Jones | Table game system |
CN110548277A (en) * | 2019-09-29 | 2019-12-10 | 腾讯科技(深圳)有限公司 | Method, device and equipment for acquiring hand cards in card game program and readable medium |
Citations (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US43766A (en) * | 1864-08-09 | Grain-separator | ||
US104852A (en) * | 1870-06-28 | Improvement in harvesters | ||
US151319A (en) * | 1874-05-26 | Improvement in governors for water-wheels | ||
US6102403A (en) * | 1999-01-20 | 2000-08-15 | A&L Associates Creative Games, Llc | Method for playing high-low card game |
US20010035608A1 (en) * | 2000-04-06 | 2001-11-01 | Hoyt David L. | Playing cards and method for playing card games therewith |
US20020135129A1 (en) * | 2001-03-23 | 2002-09-26 | Tarantino Elia Rocco | High-low card game |
US20030199297A1 (en) * | 2002-04-22 | 2003-10-23 | Sal Falciglia | Interactive computer game system and method for playing a plurality of sequential games |
US20060264251A1 (en) * | 2005-05-20 | 2006-11-23 | Falciglia Sal Sr | Method and system for playing a poker matrix game |
US20080108436A1 (en) * | 2006-11-08 | 2008-05-08 | Igt | Gaming machine and method providing a multi-play high-low game |
Family Cites Families (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US6561898B2 (en) * | 1995-06-28 | 2003-05-13 | Moody Ernest W | Electronic multi-hand stud poker games |
CA2407671A1 (en) * | 2000-05-03 | 2001-11-08 | Labtronix Concept Inc. | Casino-style game apparatus involving player guessing |
US8016656B2 (en) * | 2004-01-12 | 2011-09-13 | King Show Games, Inc. | Apparatus and method for playing poker-style games involving a draw |
-
2009
- 2009-03-10 WO PCT/US2009/036713 patent/WO2009114565A2/en active Application Filing
- 2009-03-10 US US12/401,606 patent/US20090227312A1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (9)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US43766A (en) * | 1864-08-09 | Grain-separator | ||
US104852A (en) * | 1870-06-28 | Improvement in harvesters | ||
US151319A (en) * | 1874-05-26 | Improvement in governors for water-wheels | ||
US6102403A (en) * | 1999-01-20 | 2000-08-15 | A&L Associates Creative Games, Llc | Method for playing high-low card game |
US20010035608A1 (en) * | 2000-04-06 | 2001-11-01 | Hoyt David L. | Playing cards and method for playing card games therewith |
US20020135129A1 (en) * | 2001-03-23 | 2002-09-26 | Tarantino Elia Rocco | High-low card game |
US20030199297A1 (en) * | 2002-04-22 | 2003-10-23 | Sal Falciglia | Interactive computer game system and method for playing a plurality of sequential games |
US20060264251A1 (en) * | 2005-05-20 | 2006-11-23 | Falciglia Sal Sr | Method and system for playing a poker matrix game |
US20080108436A1 (en) * | 2006-11-08 | 2008-05-08 | Igt | Gaming machine and method providing a multi-play high-low game |
Cited By (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20140191471A1 (en) * | 2013-01-09 | 2014-07-10 | Yong Hwa Park | Triple smart game system |
US20150108717A1 (en) * | 2013-10-23 | 2015-04-23 | Mark H. Jones | Table game system |
US9555319B2 (en) * | 2013-10-23 | 2017-01-31 | Mark H. Jones | Table game system |
US20170128822A1 (en) * | 2013-10-23 | 2017-05-11 | Mark H. Jones | Table game system |
US10328333B2 (en) * | 2013-10-23 | 2019-06-25 | Mark Hamilton Jones and Sheryle Lynn Jones Family Trust | Table game system |
CN110548277A (en) * | 2019-09-29 | 2019-12-10 | 腾讯科技(深圳)有限公司 | Method, device and equipment for acquiring hand cards in card game program and readable medium |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
WO2009114565A3 (en) | 2009-12-30 |
WO2009114565A2 (en) | 2009-09-17 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US7637506B2 (en) | Blackjack tournaments with rules encouraging card counting and broadcasts thereof | |
US6638163B2 (en) | Stud poker games | |
US7918723B2 (en) | Methods and systems for playing baccarat jackpot | |
US8721417B2 (en) | Method and system for protection against a bad beat during a poker game by utilizing a bad beat cutoff percentage | |
US20050253338A1 (en) | Blackjack side bet using community cards | |
US8758105B2 (en) | Baccarat game with associated wagering game | |
US8714553B2 (en) | Method, apparatus, and computer readable storage for implementing a side wager for a blackjack game | |
US20080318652A1 (en) | Texas Holdem Peek-A-Boo Poker | |
US20170301189A1 (en) | Card game | |
US6602134B2 (en) | Draw poker game in which player makes additional wagers for replacement cards | |
US20090170582A1 (en) | Blackjack Variation With Up-Card Bonus | |
US6877747B2 (en) | Video poker game | |
US20060157936A1 (en) | Multiple way stud poker games | |
US20090227312A1 (en) | Higher or Lower Poker Game | |
US20170092053A1 (en) | Method for playing a three card bottoms up comparing card game | |
WO2006055011A1 (en) | Method and device for conducting a blackjack-type card game | |
US8398084B2 (en) | Blackjack variation with automatically burned cards | |
US20120112412A1 (en) | Method of playing a card game with bonus bet options ("blackjack bonus3") and systems for playing same | |
US20090104958A1 (en) | Video poker game providing a bonus advantage for every win | |
US20140120997A1 (en) | Poker Style Card Game Method and System | |
US20120289311A1 (en) | Method and system of playing casino two face blackjack type game | |
US9691230B2 (en) | Video poker game with player hand disqualification | |
US20130150138A1 (en) | Blackjack variation with opportunity for gratuitous bets | |
US20190035224A1 (en) | Systems and methods for providing a poker game to a plurality of players | |
US20070052170A1 (en) | Method of playing and paying gambling games |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: GLOBAL VR, CALIFORNIA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:LIMA, GREGORY J.;DUCHARME, THOMAS M.;LIMA, BRAD A.;AND OTHERS;REEL/FRAME:022633/0732 Effective date: 20090430 |
|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: SG GAMING, INC., NEVADA Free format text: CHANGE OF NAME;ASSIGNOR:BALLY GAMING, INC.;REEL/FRAME:051642/0658 Effective date: 20200103 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: SG GAMING, INC., NEVADA Free format text: CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE THE APPLICATION 29637125 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 05142 FRAME: 0658. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT;ASSIGNOR:BALLY GAMING, INC.;REEL/FRAME:063143/0838 Effective date: 20200103 |