JP2019505246A - Games and betting techniques related to skill-based games - Google Patents

Abstract

Skill-based games and betting techniques related to betting-based games are disclosed. A bet may be placed on the outcome of certain achievement metrics associated with skill-based betting games. The performance or achievement of one or more in-game goals may be used to determine the monetary and / or non-monetary payment amount (s) awarded to the player.
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Description

Related Application Data This application was filed on November 19, 2015 under the title of “GAMING AND WAGERING TECHNIQUES RELATING TO SKILL-BASED GAMING” as an inventor in accordance with Section 119 of the US Patent Act. , US Provisional Application No. 62 / 257,323 (Attorney Docket number SYNBP005P), which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

  This application was filed on August 20, 2015 by Washington et al. Under the title of “FIRST PERSON SHOTER, RPG AND SPORTS THEMED HYBRID ARCHADE-TYPE, WAGER-BASED GAMING TECHNIQUES” in accordance with Section 120 of the US Patent Act. , A continuation-in-part (CIP) application of previous US application Ser. No. 14 / 831,823 (Attorney Docket No. SYNBP001US), which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

  This application is in accordance with US Patent No. 120, entitled "HYBRID ARCHADE-TYPE, WAGER-BASED GAMING TECHNIQUES AND PREDETERMINED RNG OUTCOME BATCH RETRIVAL TECHNIQUES" This is a continuation-in-part (CIP) application of previous US patent application Ser. No. 14 / 865,538 (Attorney Docket No. SYNP001001X1US), which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

  US Patent Application No. 14 / 865,538, in accordance with Section 119 of the US Patent Act, designated Washington et al. As an inventor with the title “RPG AND SPORTS THEMED HYBRID ARCHADE-TYPE, WAGER-BASED GAMING TECHNIQUES”, 2015. Claims the benefit of US Provisional Application No. 62 / 127,821 (Attorney Docket Number SYNBP001P2), filed March 3, 2000, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes. .

  US Patent Application No. 14 / 865,538 also designated Washington et al. As an inventor under the title of “HYBRID ARCHADE-TYPE, WAGER-BASED GAMING TECHNIQUES” in accordance with Section 119 of the US Patent Act. Claims the benefit of US Provisional Application No. 62 / 091,451 (Attorney Docket No. SYNBP001P), filed on the same day, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.

  Traditionally, many of today's various game jurisdictions are based on arcade-type games, video game consoles (eg, XBOX, PlayStation, Wii, etc.), and / or the player's relative skill in playing a game payout table. Betting on skill-based games, such as other gaming platforms that affect the game and / or affect the probability that a player will receive a prize.

  US patent application Ser. No. 14 / 865,538 (herein the “parent application”) discloses various aspects for implementing hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming technology within a casino game network. Arcade / bet-based games may include non-bet-based game portions and bet-based game portions. Players participating in a hybrid arcade / bet-based game play will receive a non-bet base during the execution of a bet-based game event that is automatically triggered based on events that occur during the play of the non-bet-based game part. You can participate in the continuous game play of the game part of One of the benefits of the hybrid arcade / bet-based game technology disclosed in the parent application is that the various hybrid arcade / bet-based game embodiments provide for the results of bet-based game events and / or payments of player skills. It can be configured or designed so that it is not determined or influenced by the level. As a result, many of the hybrid arcade / bet-based game embodiments disclosed in the parent application, for example, in at least one embodiment, a bet-based game event is implemented as an RNG-based probability game, so a probability game (E.g., from a regulatory perspective).

  More recently, however, several game jurisdictions (eg, including Nevada) have begun to introduce new rules and regulations to allow skill-based betting-based games. Such skill-based betting-based games (herein “skill-based betting games”) are, for example, because the outcome and / or payment of betting-based game events depends on or is influenced by the level of skill of the player, Can be characterized as a game that requires skill.

FIG. 2 shows a simplified block diagram of a particular example embodiment of a gaming network 100 that may be configured or designed to implement various hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming technologies described and / or referred to herein. 1 illustrates an example block diagram of an electronic game system 200 in accordance with certain embodiments. FIG. 3 shows a network diagram of an example embodiment of a game network 300 that may be configured or designed to implement various hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming technologies described and / or referred to herein. FIG. 4 shows a block diagram of an electronic game device 400, in accordance with certain embodiments. FIG. 2 is a simplified block diagram of an exemplary intelligent electronic gaming system 500 in accordance with certain embodiments. FIG. 5 shows a simplified block diagram of an exemplary mobile gaming device 600, according to certain embodiments. 7 illustrates an example embodiment of a system server 780 that can be used to implement various aspects / features described herein. FIG. 4 shows an example of a functional block diagram of a game system server according to a specific embodiment. FIG. 6 shows a block diagram illustrating components of a gaming system 900 that may be used to implement various aspects of example embodiments. Various embodiments of different hybrid arcade / bet-based game procedures and / or flow of procedures that can be used to facilitate activities associated with one or more of the bet-based game aspects disclosed herein. An example is shown. Various embodiments of different hybrid arcade / bet-based game procedures and / or flow of procedures that can be used to facilitate activities associated with one or more of the bet-based game aspects disclosed herein. An example is shown. Various embodiments of different hybrid arcade / bet-based game procedures and / or flow of procedures that can be used to facilitate activities associated with one or more of the bet-based game aspects disclosed herein. An example is shown. Various embodiments of different hybrid arcade / bet-based game procedures and / or flow of procedures that can be used to facilitate activities associated with one or more of the bet-based game aspects disclosed herein. An example is shown. FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of an electronic gaming machine (eg, EGM), according to certain embodiments. FIG. 6 illustrates an example screenshot of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game GUI that may be used to facilitate activities associated with one or more of the hybrid arcade / bet-based game aspects disclosed herein. In at least one embodiment, at least a portion of the GUI may be configured or designed for use with one or more mobile devices and / or one or more casino gaming machines. Various example embodiments of different achievement-based games and betting procedures and / or flow of procedures that can be used to facilitate activities associated with one or more of the betting-based gaming aspects disclosed herein. Show. Various example embodiments of different achievement-based games and betting procedures and / or flow of procedures that can be used to facilitate activities associated with one or more of the betting-based gaming aspects disclosed herein. Show.

Overview Various aspects described or referred to herein implement various hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming (“HAWG”) technologies via a computer network, including one or more casino gaming networks. It relates to different methods, systems, and computer program products for facilitating.

  In at least one embodiment, the various method (s), system (s) and / or computer program product (s) are on at least one processor: the player is a hybrid arcade / bet at the first EGD Allowing participation in interactive game play of a base game, wherein the hybrid arcade / bet-based game includes a non-bet-based game portion and a wager-based game portion; a first predetermined betting base Linking a game event result of the first to an in-game event that may occur during play of the non-bet-based game portion; detecting occurrence of a first in-game event within the non-bet-based game portion; Is the occurrence of one in-game event eligible as a betting-based trigger event? Initiating a first betting-based game event if the occurrence of the first in-game event is determined to be eligible as a betting-based triggering event; first betting-based game Automatically funding the amount bet on the event; and, after the start of the first bet-based game event, the first predetermined bet-based game event result is displayed on the first bet-based game event. It may be operable to execute a plurality of instructions for performing as a result of a game event.

  The additional method (s), system (s), and / or computer program product (s) are on at least one processor: the player is performing a hybrid arcade during the execution of the first betting-based game event It may be further operable to execute additional instructions to allow simultaneous participation in the continuous game play of the non-wager based game portion of the betting base game.

  The additional method (s), system (s) and / or computer program product (s) may be analyzed to at least one processor: analyzing a first bet-based game event result to a non-bet-based game Determining whether the availability of at least one resource or attribute of a portion should be automatically changed; if the first betting-based game event result satisfies a first set of conditions, a non-wager-based game Automatically changing the availability of at least one resource or attribute of the portion; responding to the first bet-based game event result if the first bet-based game event result does not satisfy the first set of criteria Do not perform a change in at least one resource or attribute of the non-wager-based game portion; It may be further operable to.

  The additional method (s), system (s) and / or computer program product (s) may be analyzed to at least one processor: analyzing a first bet-based game event result to a non-bet-based game Determining whether a prize should be distributed among non-bet-based game portions; if a first bet-based game event result satisfies a first set of criteria, a non-bet-based game prize is Non-bet-based game prize distribution is available to at least one component of the game network for use by in-game characters while playing the non-bet-based game part To cause at least one in-game resource or attribute to be changed; It may be further operable.

  The additional method (s), system (s), and / or computer program product (s) may include a first batch of pre-determined betting-based game event results to at least one processor. Additional instructions to: automatically obtain from a first RNG engine; and select a first bet-based game event result from a first batch of predetermined bet-based game event results; May be further operable to cause

  In at least one embodiment, the various method (s), system (s), and / or computer program product (s) are on at least one processor: both the first player and the skill-based betting game. A first skill-based game session may be initiated at a first EGD to participate in a game play for the first, the first EGD being operable to receive input from a first player Including a first input interface; allowing a first player to place a first bet on a result of a first achievement metric associated with a first skill-based game session; In the virtual game world of the game session, the first player is the first player during the first skill-based game session. Generating a first game state to enable participation in an interactive in-game activity; participation of a first player in a first interactive in-game activity via a first input interface; Receiving a first input associated with the first player from the first player; using the first input to influence or determine a first outcome of the first interactive in-game activity; Generating a second game state to allow a first player to participate in a second interactive in-game activity in a virtualized game world of a first skill-based game session; Receiving, from the first player, a second input related to participation of the first player in the second interactive in-game activity during the first skill-based game session via the input interface; To influence or determine a second outcome of the second interactive in-game activity; an update of the first achievement metric to the first interactive in-game activity. Determining based on at least the first result of the second and the second result of the second interactive in-game activity; the payment is distributed to the first player based on the updated value of the first achievement metric Operable to execute instructions to determine whether to pay; and automatically distribute payment if payment is determined to be provided to the first player; It can be. In some embodiments, the first achievement metric update value represents the first player's performance in achieving the first series of in-game goals during the first time interval.

  The additional method (s), system (s) and / or computer program product (s) may be sent to at least one processor: cash received via a first bill or ticket acceptor at a first EGD Or having at least a portion of the credit establish an account balance; and using the account balance to automatically fund the first bet; It may also be operable.

  The additional method (s), system (s) and / or computer program product (s) may be applied to at least one processor: using the first RNG engine, the virtual of the first skill-based game session. Configuring a first randomized attribute associated with the first aspect of the virtualized game world; causing the skill-based game session to use the first randomized attribute of the first aspect of the virtualized game world; Being further operable to cause an additional instruction to be performed; causing the updated value of the first achievement metric of the first skill-based game session to be within a first range of predetermined values; possible.

  The additional method (s), system (s) and / or computer program product (s) may be applied to at least one processor: using the first RNG engine, the virtual of the first skill-based game session. Configuring a first randomized attribute associated with the first aspect of the virtualized game world; causing the skill-based game session to use the first randomized attribute of the first aspect of the virtualized game world; Matching the updated value of the first achievement metric of the first skill-based game session with a first specified probability distribution of possible first achievement metric values; It may be further operable to execute.

  The additional method (s), system (s) and / or computer program product (s) may be applied to at least one processor: using the first RNG engine, the virtual of the first skill-based game session. Configuring a first randomized attribute associated with the first aspect of the virtualized game world; causing the skill-based game session to use the first randomized attribute of the first aspect of the virtualized game world; It is further operable to execute an additional instruction to perform an update of the first achievement metric of the first skill-based game session with the first specified probability distribution of payment prizes; possible.

  The additional method (s), system (s) and / or computer program product (s) may be applied to at least one processor: using the first RNG engine, the virtual of the first skill-based game session. Configuring a first randomized attribute associated with the first aspect of the virtualized game world; causing the skill-based game session to use the first randomized attribute of the first aspect of the virtualized game world; Affecting the level of difficulty associated with achieving the first series of in-game goals during the first time interval may be further operable to cause additional instructions to be executed.

  In at least some embodiments, betting may be made (placed) on the results of certain achievement metrics related to skill-based games and / or game levels.

  In at least some embodiments, the performance or achievement of one or more in-game goal players during a given skill-based betting game session provides an achievement metric (eg, score) for that game session. Can be accumulated.

  In at least some embodiments, a skill-based betting game may be configured or designed to include an achievement-based payout table.

  In at least some embodiments, at the completion of a game / level (eg, a game session), the amount of payment to be distributed to the player (eg, according to the payment criteria specified in the achievement-based paytable (s)) ( Achievement metrics can be used to determine (if any).

  In at least some embodiments, the ability for a player to actually achieve any given level of payment is a randomly generated essence of in-game achievement-based opportunities available to the player during a game session. Can be influenced or controlled at least in part.

  In at least some embodiments, it is used to determine the amount (if any) of payments to be distributed to a player (eg, the achievement metric (s) used to determine bet-based payments). In order to influence or control a player's ability to achieve or satisfy one or more in-game goals), randomized in-game object (s), obstacle (s) ), Element (s), event (s), variable (s) and / or state (s) may be used to facilitate the introduction of different types of weighted randomization mechanisms .

  In at least some embodiments, a player who achieves or satisfies one or more in-game achievement goals (related to the achievement metric (s) used to determine bet-based payments) during game play. Randomized in-game object (s), obstacle (s), element (s), event (s), variable (s) and variable (s) to influence or control ability The introduction of state (s) may include the probability of a published distribution of skill-based betting game payment (s) across different game sessions, published paytable criteria, regulatory guidelines, and / or others Can be used as an automated mechanism to ensure that the desired standard is met as expected.

  Various objects, features and advantages of the various aspects described or referred to herein will become apparent from the following description of example embodiments, which should be understood in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Let's go.

Specific Embodiments Various techniques will now be described in detail with reference to a few example embodiments thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of one or more aspects and / or features described or referred to herein. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the one or more aspects and / or features described or referred to herein may be practiced without some or all of these specific details. . In other instances, well known process steps and / or structures have not been described in detail in order not to obscure some of the aspects and / or features described or referred to herein.

  One or more different inventions may be described in this application. Further, for one or more of the invention (s) described herein, numerous embodiments may be described in this patent application and are presented only for the sake of illustration. The described embodiments are not intended to be limiting in any way. One or more of the present invention (s) may be broadly applicable to numerous embodiments, as will be readily apparent from the present disclosure. These embodiments are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice one or more of the invention (s), and it is understood that other embodiments may be utilized, structurally, Logical, software, electrical, and other changes can be made without departing from one or more scopes of the invention (s). Accordingly, those skilled in the art will recognize that one or more of the invention (s) may be implemented with various alterations and modifications. One or more specific features of the present invention (s) form part of the present disclosure, by way of example, one or more specific embodiments of the present invention (s) are shown therein, The description may be made with reference to one or more specific embodiments of the drawings. However, it is to be understood that such features are not limited to use in one or more particular embodiments or drawings in which they are described with reference thereto. This disclosure may be a textual description of one or more embodiments of the invention (s) or a list of one or more features of the invention (s) that need to be presented in all embodiments. Absent.

  The section headings and titles of this patent application provided in this patent application are for convenience only and should in no way be construed as limiting the present disclosure. Devices that communicate with each other need not be in continuous communication with each other, unless otherwise specified. In addition, devices that communicate with each other may communicate directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries. The description of an embodiment in which several components communicate with each other does not imply that all such components are mandatory. On the contrary, various optional components are described to illustrate one or more various possible embodiments of the present invention (s).

  Further, process steps, method steps, algorithms or the like may be described in order, but such processes, methods and algorithms may be configured to operate in a different order. In other words, any order or order of steps that may be described in this patent application does not in itself indicate a requirement that the steps be performed in that order. The process steps described may be performed in any practical order. Moreover, some steps may be performed simultaneously, even though described or implied as occurring non-contemporaneously (eg, because one step is described after another). Moreover, the illustration of the process in its drawing in the drawing does not imply that the illustrated process excludes other variations and modifications thereto, and any of the illustrated process or steps thereof may ) Is not necessary for one or more of the above, nor does it imply that the illustrated process is preferred.

  Where a single device or item is described, it is easy for two or more devices / items to be used instead of a single device or item (eg, whether or not they work together) It will be obvious. Similarly, when two or more devices / items are described (eg, whether they work together), a single device or item is used in place of two or more devices / items. It will be readily apparent to obtain. Device functions and / or features may alternatively be embodied by one or more other devices not explicitly described as having such functions / features. Thus, one or more other embodiments of the present invention (s) need not include the device itself. The techniques and mechanisms described or referred to herein are sometimes described in the singular for clarity. However, it should be noted that certain embodiments include multiple iterations of the technology or multiple instantiations of mechanisms unless otherwise noted.

  Currently, existing slot machine technology is obsolete and there are no young people due to the same format of gambling gameplay element display. Problems associated with existing slot machines and video-based casino game technology include: display methods for gambling game play, and how players interact with gambling game elements using slot machines.

  Skilled gamblers (eg older gamblers age 50 and older) involve symbols (eg animals, fantasy creatures, media personas, etc.) with a number of additional themes presented on a series of wheels or drums, for example You are accustomed to the standard set of video game symbols you get (eg, A, J, K, Q). New technology allows the use of digital display screens that present reels and symbols in a digital format. Younger generation gamblers (e.g., referred to herein as "gamers"), on the other hand, are becoming increasingly intensified and appearing in a graphically better 2D and 3D world environment, where tremendous potential can arise. Used to. These gamers are accustomed to fast-paced, energetic and visually stunning games, and the traditional slot machine display method feels “boring”. When it comes to skilled gamblers, they feel fast paced and new age actions are “excessive”.

Skilled gamblers have experienced player interaction in a few different ways: (1) pull the lever (2) turn the button (3) interact with the touch screen. Gamers are experiencing player interaction in dozens of different ways, for example:
-Game controller (eg, Nintendo, Play Station, XBOX, Wii)
PC HID (eg mouse, trackball, keyboard)
・ Joystick ・ Shooting device ・ Head & body gear (eg Victormaxx, Power Grove)
·etc.

  Similar to the comparison between gamers and gamblers regarding gambling gameplay display methods, the results are similar. Younger players are “bored”, while older players are “retracted”.

  Many existing casino venues have standard old-fashioned slot machines that include an electromagnetic mechanism with a “lever” interface device. Slot machines have also evolved using video screens and electronic pushbutton interfaces and are typically referred to as “hybrid machines” that use a combination of both mechanical parts and video elements of both designs.

  Based on the foregoing, create and / or implement a “hybrid arcade / bet-based game” or “gambling arcade game” that provides a hybrid arcade style, betting-based gaming technology that can better appeal to casino gamers It may be desirable to do so. However, one major obstacle to such hybrid arcade style, betting-based game technology is that they are often new / different, which may require a long and expensive process of regulatory review and approval in many different game jurisdictions. And consist of complex back-end solutions.

  One possible workaround for this major obstacle is a hybrid type to comply with currently approved betting-based game regulatory standards, such as the well-known GLI standard already approved in various game jurisdictions. Arcade style, betting / designing betting-based games. An example of a GLI standard is the GLI-11 standard version 3.0 published by Gaming Laboratories International, LLC on September 21, 2016, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes. It is.

For example, in one embodiment, a hybrid arcade style, betting-based game may be configured or designed to provide an arcade-style game interface that allows players to participate in arcade-style games on betting-based gaming machines. . One or more events and / or activities performed by a player (e.g., during an arcade style game) automatically, for example, RNG betting based events, such as one or more of the following (or combinations thereof): Can trigger on:
Rotation of a virtual betting base slot machine reel (which may be configured or designed to comply with, for example, the GLI standard (s));
・ Rotation of a virtual wheel such as a roulette wheel or “Wheel-of-Fortune” (trademark) wheel ・ Throwing / rotating one or more dice ・ Dealing one or more cards (s) RNG-based video probability games (preferably configured or designed to be compliant with game standards, rules and regulations).

  Because the betting-based activities of hybrid arcade style, betting-based games are compliant with the current existing GLI standard (s) (and / or other national, regional game rules and regulations) Such hybrid arcade style, betting based games may not require additional regulatory approval to be deployed at the casino venue.

Some advantages and disadvantages of the hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming technology described herein may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof):
Make the same (eg, verified / GLI approved) slot machine backend and RNG available for gambling functions.
A new unique method that allows slot machine gambling games to be displayed to specific tiers based on game play type and / or theme.
• Increase the overall house gambling demographics, uncover untapped markets, and be able to earn additional profits, additional coins & additional “buts in seats”.
A hybrid arcade style, betting based game may be intentionally configured or designed to avoid (or do not require) any additional regulatory approvals for deployment to a casino venue.
To achieve the desired minimum betting goal as established by the casino (eg, the casino desires at least one betting-based reel to be turned every 10 seconds by a given player) Provide a mechanism to the casino / game establishment to facilitate (eg, over a long period of time).
·etc.

  In one embodiment, a hybrid arcade style, betting-based game may be created by combining a new and different visual representation of the game with a new and different method of player interaction on the slot machine. A hybrid arcade style, betting-based game provides a combination of graphical elements and gameplay features to represent visually different experiences, and at the same time specific based on visually enhanced gambling game themes / styles May also be configured or designed to provide enhanced methods of player interaction via other human interface devices (eg, HID). For example, the game “Duck Hunt” uses a gun controller, while “Super Mario Bros.” uses a D-pad multi-button controller as an HID. According to different embodiments, either (or both) of these arcade style video games may function as a hybrid arcade / betting base game (eg, hybrid arcade as described and / or referred to herein). Can be adapted (using betting-based game technology). According to different embodiments, one or more hybrid arcade / wager-based game (s) may also be configured or designed to include one or more of the following (or combinations thereof): graphical elements (eg, 2D and / or 3D) animation, sound effects, programming, etc.

  In some embodiments, the hybrid arcade style, betting-based game format is an arcade style game of the “first person shooter” type, such as “House of the Dead”, “Area 51”, “Lethal Enforcers”, etc. You can focus on. At least a portion of such a game moves automatically on a “rail” system (eg, without requiring the player to provide input to move his / her game character, The player character (moving automatically through different scenes) can be the protagonist, which allows the player to focus his / her focus on target shooting that appears throughout the gameplay.

The hybrid arcade style, betting-based game format may also focus on other types of video and / or arcade style games, such as, for example, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof):
“Non-linear” (eg open world) type video and / or arcade style games, eg Grand Theft Auto, etc. “Linear” type video and / or arcade style games, eg Half-Life, etc. Participatory online “MMO” type video and / or arcade style games, such as World of Warcraft, etc. Role play game “RPG” type video and / or arcade style games, such as Final Fantasy.

  Such a game may feature a player character that can advance through the game world via player input (eg, HID), which allows game play by providing the possibility of multiple player selections through a wide variety of path directions. Allows further excitement through.

  In some embodiments, a hybrid arcade style, betting-based game format may facilitate a game play environment in which multiplayer features are performed. Multiplayer game play, for example, where one particular player is playing a hybrid arcade / bet-based game locally at a casino while another (different) player is simultaneously playing the same hybrid arcade / Betting-based games, different locations without participating in any betting aspect / portion of hybrid arcade / betting-based games (eg, different locations within a casino, different casinos, homes, offices, etc.) You can have multiple “registration” modes that you can participate in. A non-bet game, commonly known as a “basic toll free” game, allows a player to download and install the game on his device, and then the player does not participate in betting-based events, Allow the game to proceed (eg, not different from betting-based counterparts). Examples of some popular “basic charge free” games are “TERA”, “Marvel Puzzle Quest”, “Planetside 2”, etc. The game situation such as these is that the casino facility is at home, "Log in over the weekend and play Super Zombie Bash! Free! Go to the casino and play Super Zombie Bash! Prompt “clicks to bricks” results that encourage properly. Such facility advertisements may invite more customers to visit the casino to “make money” with their favorite hybrid arcade / betting base game.

  In some embodiments, different players simultaneously participating in the same hybrid arcade / bet-based game may each configure his / her respective betting parameters / amounts separately from other game players It may be different from the betting parameters / amounts configured by the participants.

  The various hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming technologies described herein increase player enthusiasm and promote longer and more exciting gambling periods without providing a completely new back-end delivery structure. In addition, it can be used to improve the visual relationship between the player and the machine. It also improves the way the player interacts with the gambling game by allowing many new age interface devices (eg, guns, joysticks, controllers, etc.) to be connected to a game with a particular theme. Existing technology and gameplay are validated, but they are obsolete and "not so much fun" for young players. The hybrid arcade / bet-based gaming technology described herein can meet the needs of youth gameplay while at the same time still maintaining the casino and regulatory needs by having the same foundation that has already been inspected / approved. Satisfied. Presentation of game elements is included in such a way that, if the elderly want to be so involved, it will still allow them to gamble more while still allowing them to understand and enjoy the experience . The various hybrid arcade / betting based gaming technologies described herein enable slot machine gambling enhanced with new and existing twist while still complying with local / country / federal game regulations Can also be used for.

Walk-through of example hybrid arcade / bet-based game embodiment (s) The following example illustrates various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other features that may be provided by a hybrid arcade / bet-based game system It is intended to help illustrate. At least some of these various processes, procedures and activities may also be illustrated and described in connection with the flowcharts of FIGS.

  Initially, a player (eg, multiple players) is involved in a hybrid arcade / betting-based gaming device in a standard manner (eg, insertion of monetary amounts) and selects game play and betting options via a button panel (E.g. different "characters" are equal to different bets / wager amounts, e.g. 1 line vs. 30 lines) and "shoot" an element moving on the display (e.g. destroying a target is a betting based event Qualify as a triggering event to initiate (e.g., collect a specified amount of bet credit, initiate a betting-based rotation of a virtual slot reel), and win / pay (e.g., virtual slot reel) Billing (based on the result of the rotation) and additional money is required to continue playing To become (for example, credit runs out), it is assumed that up to, or player is to continue to "fire" until you are satisfied with the gambling period, and decided to stop the game play.

  In some embodiments, the player character is on a “rail” that does not allow selection of a free range of movement or direction within a game environment (eg, commonly referred to as “game world” or “game level”). For example, “House of the Dead”, “Area 51”, “Lethal Enforcers” one or more of the classic arcade rail style shooting games).

  The automated movement of the player's character is determined by the function of the game and whether or not the player is actually playing (eg, destroying a zombie). As an example, imagine a short animation sequence-when a player mercenary character breaks through a door and enters a small maintenance room, he enters and confirms that the environment is safe for him to stop and move forward. However, five NPCs (eg, non-player characters) hear the noise (eg, from a torn door) and now surround the mercenary and begin an attack. Once the player character enters the room and is surrounded, rail movement (eg, breaking through the door and entering the room) stops. Once stopped, the player can use the game's HID (eg, an electromechanical gun that can be electronically connected to the gaming device) to shoot and destroy five NPCs.

According to different embodiments, one or more different types of trigger event (s) / condition (s) associated with game play may be defined to initiate betting based events that occur during game play. (For example, performing a bet-based slot reel rotation may occur in parallel with or concurrently with a player's continued, active participation in the arcade style portion of the game). Examples of different types of trigger event (s) / condition (s) may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following (eg, or a combination thereof):
-Pull the trigger;
Fire one shot with a gun or other weapon;
-Attack the specified target;
・ Destroy the specified virtual object;
One or more character movements, such as jumping, crouching, scolding, shooting, running, sitting, etc .;
Environmental material events and / or weather (for example, volcanic explosions, avalanches, earthquakes, or science fiction / fantasy elements (eg, strange alien worlds can hide antimatter pockets and / or wormholes in spacetime) For example, a “lightning strike” trigger);
NPC or Boss events, such as a wizard or magician character that casts a specific spell (eg Fire Flare bonus round), a boss that calls a group of servants during battle (eg a gold goblin servant with a universal tool);
• For example, pre-determined results via a host application such as characteristics can “trust / reward” a particular customer by triggering an event (eg, “Hot Seat Bonus”, etc.), and / or Or an event may be initiated based on a situation deemed necessary to trigger such an event (see, eg, 1208 in FIG. 12);
• Multiplayer and / or team and / or joint events that occur with multiple players and their circumstances (eg, similar to other embodiments described and / or referred to herein);
Other types of event (s) / condition (s) may be defined to initiate bet-based events that occur during and / or game play.

Examples of different types of betting-based game events that may be initiated may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following (eg, or a combination thereof):
Turn the virtual slot reel (eg based on RNG)
・ Rotate the roulette wheel ・ Throw dice ・ Distribute one or more cards ・ Select / discover hidden items ・ Mix elements / discover hidden items One round of pachinko, “virtual” carnival / sales office event / wheel rotation, etc. and / or other types known in the art and / or described and / or mentioned herein A betting based game event (eg, or betting based game).

  In at least one embodiment, the trigger event (s) / condition (s) associated with game play (eg, to trigger and trigger the start of a betting base event) may be, for example: triggering, weapons It is desirable to relate to events that occur repeatedly during an active participation of a player in an arcade-style part of the game, such as firing, attacking an object / target; destroying an object, etc.

  For example, in one embodiment, during the playing of the arcade portion of a hybrid game, the system automatically automatically sets a bet-based virtual slot reel each time a player shoots (eg, by triggering a gun HID device). Rotation can begin. In other embodiments, during the play of the arcade portion of a hybrid game, whenever the player destroys a specified target (eg, destroys a zombie), the system automatically rotates the betting-based virtual slot reel. You can start.

  In some embodiments, a hybrid arcade / bet-based game may be configured or designed as a “rail move” type game, where the player's character automatically proceeds through the various scenes of the game (eg, as if the player's As if the character is on an automated railroad or transport). Rail movement advances the player character to the next game world position. The rail movement period may be short so as not to interfere with the quick repetitive and continuous shoot / rotate game play situation. In some embodiments, there may be a stop point of play and a regulated travel interval that complies with current game regulations and / or local casino game requirements / preferences (eg, a casino may be a hybrid arcade / bet It may be desirable for base game play to achieve at least 8 revolutions / minute of the virtual slot reel). In at least some embodiments, a hybrid arcade / wager-based game takes into account standard slot game feature transition times, bonus round intros, wild animations, etc. when determining rail movement and sequence zones Can also be configured or designed.

  In some embodiments, if a player decides not to shoot or destroy a non-player character (“NPC”), the NPC may eventually destroy the player character. In at least one embodiment, if this occurs, the player character will automatically play (eg, revive again) and the current visual game position before the player is allowed to proceed to the next level. An additional opportunity to destroy the NPC at (eg, level) may be given. Thus, in at least some embodiments, a hybrid arcade / wager-based game results in minimal failure cost / no failure cost (eg, conventional / Loss of life / credit = end of game) It will be appreciated that it may be configured or designed to be (as compared to an arcade style video game). Such techniques offer the advantage of allowing the player to leave the game temporarily (eg, to order a drink, take a dose, etc.), as a conventional slot player can do. During such a period, play of the hybrid arcade / bet-based gaming device may be considered idle. However, in some embodiments, even if a hybrid arcade / bet-based game can provide idol benefits, the game continues to have a visual sense of urgency (eg, to facilitate / stimulate game play) , The zombie continues to attack the player character during the idle game state).

According to different embodiments, different hybrid arcade / bet-based games may be configured or designed to include at least one arcade-style game play portion and at least one bet-based game play portion. Examples of various arcade style games or arcade style themes that may be used to implement the arcade style gameplay portion of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game may include one or more of the following (or combinations thereof) Not limited to:
Arcade style games of the “first person shooter” type, such as “House of the Dead”, “Area 51”, “Lethal Enforcers”, etc.
“Non-linear” (eg, open world) type video and / or arcade style games, such as Grand Theft Auto.
“Linear” type video and / or arcade style games, such as Half-Life.
-Multiplayer online "MMO" type video and / or arcade style games, such as World of Warcraft.
Role-playing game “RPG” type video and / or arcade style games, such as Final Fantasy.
Racing / driving arcade style game (s) (eg car, boat, aircraft, etc.).
Arcade style game (s) with sports theme (eg football, baseball, downhill skiing, etc.).
・ Challenging arcade style game (s) (eg archery, darts, hunting, shooting, etc.).
• Recreational arcade style game (s) (eg horseshoe throwing, croquet, fishing, etc.).
・ Arcade style game (s) with TV theme.
• and / or other types of arcade style games.

Examples of various betting-based games or betting-based themes that can be used to implement the betting-based gameplay portion of a hybrid arcade / betting-based game may include one or more of the following (or combinations thereof) Not limited to:
Turn the virtual slot reel (eg, based on RNG). Examples of these types of betting based probability games include RNG based virtual slot games.
・ Throw a virtual dice. Examples of these types of betting based probability games include RNG based virtual dice games.
Turn a virtual roulette wheel or other type of wheel (eg, “Wheel of Fortune”). Examples of these types of betting-based probability games include RNG-based virtual roulette games and RNG-based “Wheel of Fortune” games.
・ Distribute one or more virtual cards.
・ Select / discover hidden items.
・ Mess elements / find hidden items.
• “Sharp” / clarify hidden items.
・ Pachinko-type game.
-Bingo type game.
・ "Virtual" carnival / sales office event / wheel rotation, etc.
And / or other types of RNG-based probability games known in the art and / or described and / or mentioned herein.

According to different embodiments, different types of electronic gaming machine cabinets allow players / participants to participate in one or more of the hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming activities described and / or referred to herein. Can be configured with different human interface devices ("HIDs"). Examples of different human interface devices (“HID”) may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof):
• Touch screen interface • Mechanical buttons • Guns, pistols, shooting devices • Mechanical joysticks • Remotes similar to those used for eg X-Box ™, Playstation ™, Wii ™ Game controllers, such as game controllers, mechanical vehicle components, such as vehicle handles, gear shifts, accelerators, brake pedals, clutch pedals, etc. and / or described and / or mentioned herein and / or generally Other known types of HID.

Example Hybrid Arcade / Bet-Based Game GUI and Procedures FIGS. 10-13 are used to facilitate activities associated with one or more of the hybrid arcade / bet-based game aspects disclosed herein. FIG. 6 illustrates various example embodiments of different hybrid arcade / wager-based game procedures and / or procedure flows that may be performed.

  FIG. 15 is an example screenshot of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game GUI that may be used to facilitate activities associated with one or more of the hybrid arcade / bet-based game aspects disclosed herein. Indicates. In at least one embodiment, at least a portion of the GUI may be configured or designed for use with one or more mobile devices and / or one or more casino gaming machines.

  According to different embodiments, at least some of the various types of functions, operations, actions, and / or other features provided by the hybrid arcade / wager-based game procedure of FIGS. The above client system (s) may be implemented with one or more system server (s) and / or combinations thereof.

  In at least one embodiment, one or more of the hybrid arcade / bet-based game procedures may provide a variety of different types of data and / or other types of information when performing certain tasks and / or operations. It may be operable to utilize and / or generate. This may include, for example, input data / information and / or output data / information. For example, in at least one embodiment, the hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming procedure is from one or more different types of sources, such as, for example, one or more local and / or remote memories, devices and / or systems. May be operable to access, process, and / or otherwise utilize the information. Additionally, in at least one embodiment, the hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming procedure may be stored, for example, in one or more local and / or remote devices and / or in the memory of the system. It may be operable to generate a type of output data / information. Different types of input data / information and / or output data / information that may be accessed and / or utilized by a hybrid arcade / wager-based game procedure may include one or more of those described and / or mentioned herein. However, it is not limited to them.

  In at least one embodiment, a given instance of a hybrid arcade / wager-based game procedure may access and / or utilize information from one or more associated databases. In at least one embodiment, at least a portion of the database information may be accessed via communication with one or more local and / or remote memory devices. Examples of different types of data that may be accessed by a hybrid arcade / bet-based game procedure may include, but are not limited to, one or more of those described and / or mentioned herein.

  According to certain embodiments, multiple instances or threads of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game procedure may be implemented and / or implemented by one or more other processors and / or other combinations of hardware and / or hardware and software simultaneously. Can be started. For example, in at least some embodiments, various aspects, features, and / or functions of a hybrid arcade / wager-based game procedure are described in one or more of the various systems described and / or referred to herein. , Implemented, implemented and / or initiated by a component, system, apparatus, procedure, process, etc.

  According to different embodiments, one or more different threads or instances of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game procedure are used to trigger the start of at least one instance of the hybrid arcade / bet-based game procedure. It can be initiated in response to the detection of one or more conditions or events that satisfy these different types of minimum threshold criteria. Various examples of states or events that may trigger the initiation and / or implementation of one or more different threads or instances of a hybrid arcade / wager-based game procedure are one of those described and / or mentioned herein. These may be included, but are not limited to them.

  According to different embodiments, one or more different threads or instances of a hybrid arcade / wager-based game procedure may be manually, automatically, statically, dynamically, simultaneously, and / or combinations thereof And / or can be implemented. Additionally, different instances and / or embodiments of hybrid arcade / betting-based game procedures may be irregular at one or more different time intervals (eg, at regular regular intervals during a particular time interval). At regular intervals, on demand, etc.).

  In at least one embodiment, the initial configuration of a given instance of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game procedure may be performed using one or more different types of initialization parameters. In at least one embodiment, at least some of the initialization parameters may be accessed via communication with one or more local and / or remote memory devices. In at least one embodiment, at least some of the initialization parameters provided to an instance of a hybrid arcade / wager-based game procedure may correspond to input data / information and / or is derived from input data / information. obtain.

  For illustrative purposes, a walkthrough example of a specific embodiment of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game will now be described by way of example with reference to FIGS.

  Note that although various process steps, method steps, algorithms or the like may be described in order, such processes, methods and algorithms may be configured to operate in a different order. As a result, any order or order of steps that may be described in this patent application does not in itself indicate a requirement that the steps be performed in that order. The process steps described may be performed in any practical order. Moreover, some steps may be performed simultaneously, even though described or implied as occurring non-contemporaneously (eg, because one step is described after another). Moreover, the illustration of the process in its drawing in the drawing does not imply that the illustrated process excludes other variations and modifications thereto, and any of the illustrated process or steps thereof may ) Is not necessary for one or more of the above, nor does it imply that the illustrated process is preferred.

FIG. 10 illustrates an example embodiment of a hybrid arcade-betting game procedure 100. As shown in the example embodiment of FIG. 10, a hybrid arcade-betting game procedure may include one or more (or their) of the following operation (s), action (s), and / or feature (s): Combination) can be facilitated, enabled, initiated and / or implemented:
Identify the player (1002).
• Identify hybrid arcade style, betting based games for players to join (1004).
Accept cash / credit (1006).
Allow the player to configure / reconfigure betting parameters (1008). If necessary, reconfigure betting parameters during continued game play.
Start / continue play of hybrid arcade style, betting based game (1010). Continue playing the game (if the game has already started).
A player participates (1012) in the arcade-related portion of the game that corresponds to the non-bet base portion of the hybrid arcade / betting base game.
Monitor the occurrence of in-game activity, event (s) and / or achievement (s) during play of the arcade-related (or non-bet-based) portion of the game (1013). This may include, for example, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof):
o One or more achievements gained / not earned by the player during game play.
o One or more goals achieved / not achieved by the player during game play.
o Increase / decrease related to the player's total game score (eg, related to the non-wager base portion of the game).
o "Points" and / or "accumulated variables" earned by players during game play
o The time required for a player to achieve one or more in-game tasks or goals.
o Actions performed by the player's in-game character during game play.
o Interaction (s) between the player's in-game character and other in-game objects, NPCs, and player characters.
o etc.
Was a series of in-game activities, event (s) and / or achievement (s) detected that met the criteria for initiating a betting-based game event (1014)? For example, according to different embodiments, a different set of criteria may specify that a bet-based trigger event occurs when one or more of the following series of event (s) / activities occur in the game:
o A specified number (n) of killed or destroyed NPCs (eg, another bet-based trigger event occurs for every 3 zombies killed).
o A specified number (n) of betting objects collected by a player character (eg, another betting-based trigger event occurs each time two betting objects are collected by the player character).
o A specific achievement that was satisfied or accomplished in the non-betting base portion of the game (eg, another betting-based triggering event occurs each time a player character connects more than two jewels).
o Other series of in-game activities, event (s) and / or achievement (s)
If yes at 1014, a bet-based game event procedure (s) is initiated (1016) (eg, FIG. 11), allowing the player to continue playing the arcade-related portion of the game. As an example:
o Initiate betting-based virtual slot reel rotation in response to a successful NPC attack / destruction, while the player continues to participate in the arcade-related portion of the game.
o In response to the player character collecting “Wagering Ring” or “Gold Award Object”, betting-based virtual slot reel rotation begins, while the player continues to participate in the play of arcade-related parts of the game.
o In response to the player achieving a goal in the non-bet base portion of the hybrid arcade / bet base game, bet-based virtual slot reel rotation begins, while the player continues to play the arcade-related portion of the game. participate.
Display updated information related to the results of betting based events and the distribution of monetary and non-monetary payments (1018). For example, it displays updated player credits based on the results of the virtual slot reel rotation and payments from the virtual slot reel rotation. In some embodiments, one or more non-monetary payments may also be distributed depending on the outcome of a bet-based game event (eg, within the non-bet base portion of a hybrid arcade / bet base game).
• Do you want to continue playing the arcade-related part of the game (1020)?
If 1020 is yes, do you want to change / update the betting parameters (1026)?
If 1020 is no, end the arcade-related part of the game.
If 1026 is yes, present an opportunity to change betting parameters (1008) and continue game play (1010).
If 1026 is no, the player continues to participate in the arcade-related part of the game (1012).

FIG. 11 shows an illustrative example of a betting-based event procedure 1100 according to a particular example embodiment. In at least one embodiment, the betting-based event procedure 1100 may be initiated or implemented simultaneously during hybrid arcade / wager game play, while the betting event is executed and the outcome is determined, Enable game play to continue seamlessly. As illustrated in the example embodiment of FIG. 11, the betting-based event procedure may include one or more (or combinations thereof) of the following operation (s), action (s), and / or feature (s): ) Can be facilitated, enabled, initiated and / or implemented:
Determine bet-based game event to execute and determine bet amount (s) (1102).
Collect the wager (1104). For example, 1 credit is collected.
Start the execution of a betting based game event (1106). For example, rotation of an RNG-based virtual slot reel is started.
Determine betting based game event result (1108). For example, the result of virtual slot reel rotation is determined.
Access the payout table information (1009). According to different embodiments, payout table information may specify different payment amount (s) to be distributed to players based on the results of betting-based game events. In some embodiments, the payment amount (s) are generated (and / or do not occur) during play of the non-wager base portion of the game, the player's in-game activity, performance, achievement, performance, points earned, etc. It can be acted upon or influenced by one or more aspects related to
Determine monetary and non-monetary payment amount (s) / type (s) (if any) based on the outcome of the betting based game event (1110). According to different embodiments, monetary payments and / or non-monetary payments may be identified for distribution depending on the betting-based game event outcome.
Distribute monetary and non-monetary payment (s) as needed (1112). For example, monetary payment (s) (eg, credits) and / or non-monetary payments to be paid to the player are distributed based on the results of the virtual slot reel rotation.

FIG. 13 shows an illustrative example of a pre-determined RNG hybrid arcade-betting game procedure 1300 in accordance with certain example embodiments. As illustrated in the example embodiment of FIG. 13, the pre-determined RNG hybrid arcade-betting game procedure includes the following operations (s), actions (s), and / or feature (s): One or more (or combinations thereof) may be facilitated, enabled, initiated and / or implemented:
Identify the player (1302).
Identify a hybrid arcade style, betting based game for players to join (1304).
Accept cash / credit (1306).
• Configure / reconfigure betting parameters (1308). If necessary, reconfigure betting parameters during continued game play.
Start / continue play of hybrid arcade style, betting-based game (1310). Continue playing the game (if the game has already started).
Identify one or more in-game event (s) that may occur during the play of a non-bet-based game portion and each pre-determined betting-based game event result for each identified in-game event Link (1312). In at least one embodiment, this generates or obtains a predetermined result (eg, an RNG-based result), respectively, for one or more identified in-game event (s). Can be accompanied. For example, in a zombie-themed hybrid arcade / wager-based game, each spawned NPC is associated with a respective RNG-based probability game result before the start of the associated RNG-based probability game ( For example, before turning the virtual slot reel) and before the betting-based trigger event occurs in connection with that particular NPC. However, in at least one embodiment, a hybrid arcade / bet-based game may be configured or designed to prevent players from knowing that the outcome of a betting-based probability game is predetermined. In such an embodiment, even if the outcome of a betting-based probability game is predetermined, a hybrid arcade / betting-based game is a betting-based probability game that results in a betting-based triggering event. It may be configured or designed to direct the player to believe that it has been determined after subsequent execution of the base probability game.
A player participates (1314) in the arcade-related portion of the game that corresponds to the non-betting base portion of the hybrid arcade / betting base game.
Was a betting based trigger event detected in relation to the identified in-game event (1318)? For example, in at least one embodiment, a gaming device may generate an in-game event (s) that qualifies as a bet-based trigger event (s) to provide an entertainment portion (e.g., a hybrid arcade / bet-based game) , Non-wager base portion) can be configured or designed to monitor activity. In one embodiment, if an occurrence of an in-game event is detected, the gaming device may determine whether the detected occurrence of the in-game event is eligible as a betting based trigger event. For example, killing or destroying an NPC in a zombie-themed hybrid arcade / bet-based game may correspond to an in-game event that qualifies as a bet-based trigger event.
If the occurrence of the second in-game event is determined to be eligible as a bet-based trigger event, the gaming device may initiate a bet-based game event in response to detecting the bet-based trigger event. (1320), allowing the player to continue to participate in the arcade-related parts of the game at the same time. For example, in at least one embodiment, if the betting-based trigger event occurs in the arcade (eg, non-bet-based) portion of a hybrid arcade / bet base game, the hybrid arcade / bet base game may be, for example, one set Can respond by automatically initiating a betting-based game event, such as initiating a betting-based rotation of a virtual slot reel, allowing the player to continue playing the arcade-related portion of the game at the same time . In at least one embodiment, the process of initiating a betting-based game event may include:
o Automatically identify the amount bet on the outcome of a bet-based game event; and o Automatically use funds from the player's account to bet on the outcome of a bet-based game event (identified Start funding (for wager amount).
Reveal that the outcome of the betting-based game event is a pre-determined outcome linked to the identified in-game event that triggered the start of the betting-based game event. Update information related to monetary and / or non-monetary payment / credit / distribution (if any) is calculated and displayed.
• Continue to play arcade-related parts of the game (1330)?
If 1330 is yes, do you want to change / update betting parameters (1325)?
If 1330 is no, end the arcade-related part of the game.
If 1325 is yes, present an opportunity to change betting parameters (1308) and continue game play (1310).
If 1325 is no, the player continues to participate in the arcade-related part of the game (1310).

Hybrid arcade / wager base in a casino / regulated environment where optional and / or mandatory rules / regulations are imposed (eg, based on GLI standards, specific jurisdiction rules / regulations, and / or casino rules / regulations) In at least some embodiments where a game is deployed, one or more mechanisms may be implemented to initiate or trigger bet-based game events in a manner that complies with administrative rules / regulations (see, eg, FIG. 12). For example, according to different embodiments, a hybrid arcade / bet-based game may be in a state where a bet-based trigger event occurs in situations where there is no player input while credit is present and game play is expected. Can be configured or designed to produce automatically. In other embodiments, the one or more hybrid arcade / bet-based games may include bet-based game events, eg, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof) with specially defined rules and / or Or it can be configured or designed to automatically start or trigger according to criteria:
• One betting base event (eg, virtual reel rotation) approximately every 10 seconds (or sooner);
6 betting base events in 30 seconds (eg 6 separate reel rotations);
• 10 betting-based events in each level of game play (eg, 10 separate reel rotations);
·etc.

  Additionally, in at least some embodiments, the movement of the player character in the game world causes, satisfies, or achieves one or more identified or predefined goals / goals Are automatically controlled (eg, by rail-style programmatically controlled game play destination paths, pre-determined (and / or player selectable) game play destination paths, etc.) Or may be affected. At least some of such goals / goals may be played by hybrid arcade / bet-based game software (eg, as opposed to goals / goals defined by the player) and / or by playing hybrid arcade / bet-based games. It can be defined or generated by the local rules / regulations it manages. Additionally, in at least some embodiments, the movement of the player character in the game world is to avoid the need for player input and / or to avoid the need to provide specific HID hardware. Can also be automatically controlled or influenced. For example, in one embodiment, the movement of the player character in the game world is in a manner that allows the player to interact with game play elements using existing game cabinet hardware, such as button panels, touch screens, and the like. Can be automatically controlled or influenced. In a controlled movement setting, the player may see his character move a short distance on the game world map before the battle, similar to the Zombie Rail Shoter mentioned in the previous embodiment, but Zombie. In Rail Shoter, a short automatic movement zone provides a short “interruption” in action / betting events (eg, managing games, the emergence of betting-based gaming events that may be imposed by local rules / regulations) To comply with the standard).

FIG. 12 shows an illustrative example of a betting-based event monitoring and adjustment procedure 1200 in accordance with certain example embodiments. As illustrated in the example embodiment of FIG. 12, the betting-based event monitoring and adjustment procedure may include one or more (or more) of the following operation (s), action (s), and / or feature (s): Can be facilitated, enabled, initiated, and / or implemented:
• Identify hybrid arcade styles, betting-based games, and players / participants for analysis (1202).
Monitor the activity of the identified hybrid arcade style, betting-based game (1204).
• Does the number of betting-based game event (s) that occur within the identified game (eg, within the indicated time period) meet the minimum specified threshold criteria (1206)?
If 1206 is no, modify the arcade portion of the game to increase the occurrence of trigger event (s) / condition (s) to initiate betting base event (s) during game play ( 1208). For example, in one embodiment, the minimum specified threshold criteria may be configured by the casino, for example, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof):
o One betting base event (eg, virtual reel rotation) about every 10 seconds (or sooner);
o 6 betting base events within 30 seconds (eg 6 separate reel rotations);
o 10 betting-based events in each level of game play (eg, 10 separate reel rotations);
o etc.
If 1206 is yes, is game over for the identified player / participant (1210)?
If 1210 is no, continue monitoring the activity of the identified hybrid arcade style, betting-based game (1204).

  If such a game is characterized in a casino / regulated environment (eg 1208 of FIG. 12) (eg, credits are present and game play is expected but no player input) (eg , GLI standards and / or specific jurisdiction guidelines) may need to initiate or trigger a gambling event. Also, the movement of the player character in the game world is automatically controlled to avoid the need for a particular HID (eg, rail style and / or programmatically controlled predetermined (eg, and / or (Selectable) game play destination path), so that the player can interact with the game play elements by current methods (eg, button panel and / or touch screen). In a controlled movement setting, a short automatic movement zone provides a short “break” in an action / wager event (eg compliant with regulated rotations per minute), similar to the Zombie Rail Shoter mentioned in the previous embodiment The player may see his character move a short distance on the game world map before engaging in the struggle.

  FIG. 15 illustrates a hybrid arcade / bet-based game GUI 1500 that may be used to facilitate game play and betting activities associated with one or more of the hybrid arcade / bet-based game aspects disclosed herein. A screen shot of an example embodiment is shown. More specifically, FIG. 15 shows an example screenshot of a hybrid arcade / betting GUI based on the concept of a second person shooting zombie game.

In the particular example embodiment of FIG. 15, it is assumed that the hybrid arcade / betting base game corresponds to a second person shooting zombie game. According to different embodiments, the hybrid arcade / bet-based game GUI 1500 may include graphics, animation, images, video, text, and / or other types, such as, for example, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof): May be configured or designed to display the contents of:
Player character / avatar content (eg 1512). As shown in the example embodiment of FIG. 15, this includes an image of the character, a description of the character (eg, Class A Merc.), And, for example, character classification, skill level, strength, speed, power, knowledge, weapons, Other characteristics associated with the character may be included, such as a wager / wager multiplier value (eg, 30 × per kill).
The betting content (eg 1514). In the particular example embodiment of FIG. 15, betting content 1514 includes a betting value (eg, $ 0.0) that represents an amount automatically bet for each betting base event that occurs during play of a hybrid arcade / betting base game. 01).
Player credit information (eg, 1516, 1524, 1522). In the particular example embodiment of FIG. 15, the second portion 1524 of player credit information includes recent credit (s) awarded to the player (eg, based on a recent bet-based event) (eg, “ +4, 720 "), and the second portion 1516 of the player credit information may indicate the player's current total credit amount (eg, 106,320 credits).
• Bet-based event result information (eg, 1522). In the particular example embodiment of FIG. 15, betting base event result information 1522 was awarded to a player based on the most recent betting based game event that was initiated and executed during the play of the hybrid arcade / betting base game. Indicates the amount of credit.
-Player character health information (eg, 1542).
-Player character bullet status information (eg, 1544).
Player score information (eg, 1530, 1532). In at least one embodiment, the second portion 1530 of player score information may represent the player's current total score achieved during a hybrid arcade / bet-based game play session. In at least one embodiment, the second portion 1532 of player score information may be awarded to a player based on game play event activity and / or results achieved during a hybrid arcade / bet-based game play session. May represent a score or prize money.
Scene / background graphics (eg, 1529).
NPC graphics / content (eg 1528).

  In the particular example embodiment of FIG. 15, a classic style slot game (eg, 1520) that includes three virtual slot reels is displayed and configured or designed to provide a one line setup. In the particular example embodiment of FIG. 15, the hybrid arcade / bet-based game is configured or designed to use different player characters (eg, “merchant”, 1512) as betting rates. For example, as shown in the example embodiment of FIG. 15, a player is armed handling a shotgun, for example, using a gaming device button panel to select a “weapon” or “character” for a bet amount. Use mercenary game characters (eg, FIGS. 15, 1512) (eg, equal to a maximum bet of 30 lines). A bet rate of “30” (eg, 30 ×) is associated with a Class A mercenary character 1512. Additionally, as shown in the example embodiment of FIG. 15, the bet face value is $ 0.01 (eg, 1514). Additionally, since the selected game character / weapon (eg, 1512) is configured to correspond to a 30 × bet face value, this corresponds to a wager of $ 0.30 per kill. (For example, $ 0.30 bet for each NPC kill). Thus, for example, in the specific example embodiment of FIG. 15, if a player destroys NPC 1529, this event may qualify as a betting-based triggering event, which means that the gaming machine is $$ in the betting base portion of the game. A 0.30 bet may be automatically placed and started (using the player's funds) (eg, a $ 0.30 bet is automatically initiated in slot game 1520). In some embodiments, the betting base portion of the game is implemented as an RNG-based probability game (eg, slot reel rotation, roulette wheel rotation, dice swing, etc.). In some embodiments, the outcome of a betting based game event is determined after a betting based trigger event has occurred. In other embodiments, as described in more detail herein, the outcome of a bet-based game event is determined before a bet-based trigger event occurs, but is apparent until after the bet-based trigger event has begun. It is not done. In the specific example embodiment of FIG. 15, it is assumed that the outcome of the betting-based slot game 1520 will be the player's 4,720 credits (1122), and 4,720 credits will be automatically distributed to the player's account. Can be done. In at least some embodiments, credits earned by players during the play of a hybrid arcade / wager-based game may be converted into cash or other forms of monetary currency or credits.

Games and Bet Techniques Related to Skill-Based Game Embodiments As described in further detail herein, various aspects of the present disclosure can be deployed in different casino establishments, for example, skill-based, bet-based games. ("Skill-based betting games") related to different games, betting, and paytable technologies. In at least some embodiments, one or more of the hybrid arcade / bet-based game embodiments described herein may be adapted, modified, configured and / or designed to function as a skill-based betting game. For example, according to different embodiments, the one or more hybrid arcade / bet-based games may include a result of a bet-based game event and / or a paytable that depends at least in part on the skill level of the player, Or it may be configured or designed to be affected. An example of one such embodiment is illustrated and described with respect to the achievement based game and betting procedure of FIG. Alternatively, other embodiments of hybrid arcade / bet-based games include both skill-based betting-based portion (s) and non-skill-based betting game (eg, RNG-based betting game) portion (s) Can be configured or designed to include. One such example embodiment is illustrated and described with respect to the skill-based HAWG procedure of FIG.

Example Embodiments of Skill-Based Betting Games Traditionally, many of today's various game jurisdictions are relative to playing arcade type games, video game machines (eg, XBOX, PlayStation, Wii, etc.), and / or player games Betting on skill-based games, such as other gaming platforms that affect the game's paytable and / or affect the probability that a player will receive a payout. More recently, however, several game jurisdictions (eg, including Nevada) have begun to introduce new rules and regulations to allow skill-based betting-based games. In view of these recent changes for skill-based betting games, several different skill-based betting games and skill-based payout embodiments are described herein.

  For example, one skill-based betting-based game technology is targeted at skill-based betting games that are configured or designed to provide a gameplay look and feel similar to that of a typical arcade-type game. To do. Players invest a certain amount to earn credit. The player uses the credit to start the game. If the player is beaten or the game play is deemed "finished", the player can continue using another credit or play again. According to different embodiments, there are several different ways in which a player playing a skill-based betting-based game can place a bet and win a prize, examples of which are briefly described below.

Example A of a skill-based betting game:
According to different embodiments, one or more skill-based betting games utilize a “skill-based” or “achievement-based” payout table (or “payment table”), whereby one associated with a skill-based betting game. Configured or designed so that the odds, winnings, and / or payment (s) of one or more betting-based gaming events are based at least in part on or dependent on one or more of the following (or combinations thereof) obtain:
-The skill level of the player.
・ The grade of the player who is playing the game.
One or more achievements that were / are not earned by the player during game play.
• One or more goals achieved / not achieved by the player during game play.
The player's game score (eg, a score associated with the non-wager base portion of the game).
"Points" and / or "accumulated variables" earned by the player during game play
• Player hand / vision coordination.
The time it takes for a player to achieve one or more in-game tasks or goals.
The number of betting based game events initiated by the player during one or more time intervals.
• The total amount bet by the player during one or more time intervals.
• A player's designated bet face value or bet amount (eg, for each betting-based game event).
• A player's relative performance compared to the performance of other players in one or more in-game activities.
-And / or the player's skilled input affects or affects the outcome, odds, winnings and / or payment (s) of one or more betting-based game events associated with a skill-based betting game Can do.

  For example, in some embodiments, one or more skill-based, betting-based games may include a predefined score with a respective monetary prize or payment value associated with each different predefined score. Or it may be configured or designed to utilize a predefined set (or list) of scores. For example, in some embodiments, a casino (or game host) has a pre-defined score or pre-defined with a respective monetary prize or payment value associated with each different pre-defined score. A set (or list) of scores may be established. A player may select a score (eg, skill-based, bet) that falls within a range of predefined scores (eg, predefined score A <= player score <predefined score B). Once achieved or won during the game play of the base game, the player will receive an appropriate predefined score (eg, in this example at the end of the game (or at the end of that round or level of game play)) A monetary payment amount associated with a predefined score A) may be awarded.

As an example, assume that the casino establishes a paytable A that includes a predefined score for a pinball game and a list of each payout, as follows:
Dividend table A
・ $ 1 for 500,000
・ $ 5 for 1,000,000,
・ $ 50 for 2,000,000 and $ 100 for 3,000,000.

  If a player plays a pinball game and achieves a score of 2,156,200, in this example, he will earn $ 50. In some embodiments, the player may receive a cash payment. In other embodiments, the player may receive monetary payments in the form of credits. For example, if one casino credit is set to correspond to $ 1, the player may receive 50 credits in a pinball game, which may be used to fund subsequent game play and / or sold and / or Or it can be cashed.

  In other embodiments, the casino may define a plurality of different “payout tables” in which the associated payment (s) may depend at least in part on how much the player spent per credit. obtain. For example, in one embodiment, example payout table A (above) may be applicable to a pinball game session where the player has chosen to bet $ 1 per credit.

In other embodiments, a plurality of different paytables may be provided and used to determine different payment amounts based on the respective initial monetary value or credit value (s) associated with the credit. For example, in one embodiment, a plurality of different payout tables (eg, payout tables B1, B2) select that the player (or multiple players) bet $ 0.25 / credit, $ 5 / credit, etc. May be associated with different pinball game sessions. For example, as illustrated by payout tables B1 and B2 below, payout table B1 is the second of the payment criteria to be used to determine payment in a pinball game with a $ 0.25 / credit bet. Designating a set, payout table B2 designates a second set of payment criteria to be used to determine payment in a pinball game with a $ 5 / credit bet.
Dividend table B1 (1 credit = $ 0.25)
・ Gain $ 0.25 for 500,000
-Earn $ 1 for 1,000,000,
• $ 2.50 for 2,000,000, and $ 10 for over 3,000,000.
Dividend table B2 (1 credit = $ 5)
・ $ 1 for 500,000
・ Acquire $ 10 for 1,000,000,
・ $ 50 for 2,000,000, and $ 100 for more than 3,000,000.

  In at least some embodiments, it may be preferable to associate (or take into account) difficulty parameter settings that may be individually configured for each respective prize value. For example, the relative difficulty of accumulating points during game play may be higher for higher payments compared to that of relatively lower payments. As an example, the relative difficulty of accumulating points in a $ 5 / credit game may be higher than the relative difficulty of accumulating points in a $ 0.25 / credit game.

  According to different embodiments, a plurality of different types of difficulty parameters may be configured for a given skill-based, betting-based game. For example, one type of difficulty parameter may relate to game play difficulty, which may affect the degree of difficulty to satisfy or complete in-game tasks, goals, events, states, etc., for example. . Another type of difficulty parameter may relate to the point accumulation difficulty within the game, which may affect, for example, the degree of difficulty associated with accumulating points during game play. For example, in a $ 0.25 / credit pinball game, 250 points may be awarded when the pinball contacts a specific target / object in the game. Alternatively, in a $ 5 / credit pinball game, 100 points can be awarded if the pinball touches the same target / object in the game. A variety of different skill-based betting-based games in which one or more of the difficulty parameters described herein include, for example, a hybrid arcade / betting base, a rail shooting type game, a multiplayer RPG type game, etc. It will be understood that it can be incorporated into

Example B of a skill-based betting game:
In other embodiments, one or more skill-based, betting-based games may have a predefined set (list) of payment (s) for each level of game play achieved or completed by the player. Can be configured or designed to utilize. For example, in some embodiments, a casino (or game host) establishes a predefined set (list) of payment (s) for each level of game play achieved or completed by a player. obtain. For example, in some embodiments, each monetary prize or payment value may be associated with the achievement or completion of each different level of play. As an example, assume that a skill-based, betting-based pinball game is configured to award payments according to payout table C (below).
Dividend table C
Pay $ 1 with a score of at least 500,000 achieved at level 1.
Pay $ 5 with a score of at least 1,000,000 achieved at level 2.
Pay $ 10 with a score of at least 2,000,000 achieved at level 3.
Pay $ 50 with a score of at least 3,000,000 achieved at level 4.
Pay another $ 50 with a score of at least 6,000,000 achieved at level 4.

  In this particular example, the player may begin playing a skill-based, betting-based game at level 1. If a player achieves a score of at least 500,000 during level 1 game play, the player is awarded a $ 1 payment according to payout table C. Even if the player achieves or continues to achieve a score above 500,000 at level 1 (eg, the player achieves a score of 10,000,000), the player will only receive a $ 1 payment It is. In one embodiment, after achieving a level 1 payment, the player may proceed to level 2. According to payout table C, if a player achieves a score of at least 1,000,000 during level 2 game play, the player is awarded a payment of $ 5. In some embodiments, this $ 5 payment may be in addition to the $ 1 payment that the player earned during level 1 gameplay. In at least one embodiment, if a player does not achieve a 1,000,000 score during level 2 gameplay, the player will not receive a $ 5 payment (but during level 1 gameplay). You will still receive a $ 1 payment for achieving a score of at least 500,000).

  According to paytable C, if a player achieves a score of at least 2,000,000 during level 3 game play, the player is awarded a $ 10 payment, which is determined by the player during other level game play. In addition to any payment (s) awarded to Similarly, according to payout table C, if a player achieves a score of at least 3,000,000 during a level 4 game play, the player is awarded a $ 50 payment, which means that other levels of game play In addition to any payment (s) awarded to the player during.

  In some embodiments, when a player reaches the highest level of game play, the player may continue to play at that level and may continue to receive payment for achieving a particular score at that level. For example, referring to the example embodiment of payout table C, if a player is playing at level 4 and achieves a score of 3,000,000, the player may be awarded a $ 50 payment. If the player then continues playing the game at level 4 and achieves a score of at least 6,000,000, the player can be awarded another $ 50 payment.

  In at least some embodiments, a player may be required to present his or her player club card (or player tracking card) to play a skill-based, betting-based game. In this way, the gaming system may monitor and track the player's game score, level of play, awarded payment (s), and the like. In some embodiments, gaming device and / or skill-based, betting-based games may be configured or designed to “carry over” current game levels to new games. For example, in one embodiment, if a player plays a skill-based, betting-based game on game device A and leaves (or stops the game) after reaching level 3, the skill-based, betting-based game The next player to start play with that gaming device may start the player from level 3. This game-level “carry over” feature can be automatically reset in response to a predefined event and / or state, for example, after a certain time interval has elapsed. Such technology prevents the player from cheating or "operating the system", for example, by trying to repeat a level of play where the player has already received the maximum amount of payout / payment for that level. It will be appreciated that it can be useful.

  In some embodiments, the game system (and / or skill-based) may be used when determining the score (s) (or other objectives / milestones) required to earn the next monetary prize / payment. It may be desirable for a betting-based game) to automatically and / or dynamically take into account the player's skill level. For example, suppose a player easily wins a level 1 payout (eg, $ 1) with a score of 2,000,000. Based on the player's relative performance during level 1 gameplay, the player's level 1 score indicates that the player has a relatively high level of skill and, therefore, the player is concerned with level 2 gameplay. It can be assumed that a relatively high score will be obtained. As a result, based on such analysis, the gaming system (and / or skill-based, betting-based game) dynamically adjusts the target score required to earn level 2 monetary payments (eg, previously Based on the level of the player's evaluated skill at the level of For example, in the above example where a player achieves a score of 2,000,000 at level 1, the gaming system has a target score of level 2 (eg, necessary to earn a level 2 monetary payment): It can be dynamically configured as (high score at player level 1) +500,000 (eg, 2,000,000 + 500,000 = 2,500,000). In this way, the gaming system (and / or skill-based, betting-based game) determines the score (s) (or other objectives / milestones) needed to win the next monetary prize / payment. Allows the relative skill level of each player to be taken into account automatically and / or dynamically. As a result, skill-based, betting-based games are automated to provide challenge experiences to players with different levels of skill, including players with higher levels of skill and players with lower levels of skill. And dynamically adaptable.

Example Embodiments of a Multiplayer or Tournament Skill-Based Betting Game In some embodiments, one or more skill-based, betting-based games include one or more multiples for betting and monetary prize / payment. It may be configured or designed to utilize a multiplayer, multi-bet pool (s). By way of example, in one example embodiment, assume that five different gaming devices on the casino floor are configured to allow players to participate in multiplayer skill-based, betting-based games. In some embodiments, one or more of the gaming devices may be physically located adjacent to each other. At the very beginning of the multiplayer game challenge, five players come to the game device bank and each player deposits $ 5 into their respective game device (eg, $ 5 is in this example 1 game play credit). Five deposits of $ 5 each can be allocated to fund the $ 25 wager pool. In one embodiment, each player may then receive three balls for game play, each player playing their own game on a skill-based, betting-based pinball game play on their respective gaming device. Participate until the game on the device ends. After all five players are finished (eg, game over on each gaming device), the player's scores are compared and monetary based on one or more payment tables, such as, for example, payout table D below. Payment can be awarded or distributed automatically.
Dividend table D
The first winner (eg, the highest relative score person of a multiplayer participant) is awarded 50% of the pool (eg, $ 10 in this particular example).
• 2nd place (for example, the second highest relative score person in a multi-participant) gets 20% of the pool (eg $ 5)
• Third place (eg, the third highest relative score person in a multi-participant) wins 10% of the pool (eg $ 2.5).
• The other 20% of the pool (eg $ 5) goes to a casino or house to host the challenge.

  In some embodiments, the betting pool amount may be adjusted or modified based on the number of players participating in a given skill-based, betting-based game challenge. In some embodiments, at least two players may need to be participating. In some two-player game embodiments, instead of the first player getting 50%, the first player may receive 75% of the betting pool, and the second player may receive nothing The casino can receive 25% of the betting pool.

  In some embodiments, one or more players may participate simultaneously in a multiplayer, skill-based, betting-based game challenge. In other embodiments, one or more players may participate asynchronously in a multiplayer, skill-based, betting-based game challenge. For example, in one embodiment, a multiplayer, skill-based, betting-based game challenge may be performed over a specified time interval, eg, 24 hours, 2 days, 7 days, 30 days, etc. For example, in one embodiment, a player may provide his or her player tracking card to apply for participation in a game challenge and may fund for a credit / entry fee of $ 5 or more. A player may begin playing a multiplayer, skill-based, betting-based game challenge at any time during the “open challenge” period. When the player's game is over, the game (or game device) may display information related to the player's current (eg, in real time) ranking or ranking in the game challenge to the player. In some embodiments, players can subscribe to email / text alerts or notifications to be notified of any challenges in their relative ranking.

  In some embodiments, if desired, the player may be allowed to participate in the game challenge a second time by paying another $ 5 credit / entry fee. However, in some embodiments in which a player participates in a game challenge for the second time, the gaming system may be, for example, that one person is first and second (or first and third, or second and third). To help avoid winning results, it may be configured to select only the relatively highest score from the two game challenge entries for that player.

In another example embodiment, assume that 500 players apply for a game challenge lasting one week for $ 5 / credit. It can result in a collective betting pool amount reaching $ 2,500. In this example, a game challenge payout table (below) that lasts one week may be configured to award payments according to:
Dividend table E
• The first winner is awarded 50% of the pool (eg $ 1250 in this particular example).
• 2nd place gets 20% of the pool (eg $ 500).
• 3rd place gets 10% of the pool (eg $ 250).

  In this particular example, the casino or house will receive just $ 500 from the betting pool. In at least some embodiments, the amount required to participate in the game challenge and the percentage of the betting pool amount that will be paid to the highest scoring player may be dynamically configurable by the casino or house.

Additional Aspects Related to Skill-Based Betting Games According to some embodiments described herein, betting is performed on the outcome of a single betting-based game event, such as, for example, slot reel rotation. I can get (or be put). In such an embodiment, the amount paid (if any) is determined based on a particular bet-based game event.

However, in other embodiments, betting may be made (or placed) on other types of game-related events, activities, achievements, and the like. For example, in one embodiment, a bet (and / or associated paytable) may be based (or placed) on a collective result of a series of game-related activities or achievements. As an example, in a game implemented on a gaming device that requires zombie-themed betting-based skills, a player may bet $ 5 on the outcome of the game on the gaming device. In one embodiment, a game that requires a zombie-themed bet-based skill is a zombie killed by a player during a single game session of a game that requires a zombie-themed bet-based skill. Can be configured or designed to include a step-by-step payout table (eg, payout table F). A simplified example of such a payout table is illustrated by a payout table F (below).
Dividend table F (1 credit = $ 5)
・ If you kill 20 zombies, $ 1
・ If you kill 45 zombies, $ 10.
・ If you kill 70 zombies, $ 50.
• $ 100 for killing more than 100 zombies.

  In this particular example, assume that a player bets $ 5 on a gaming device to play one game of a game that requires zombie-themed betting-based skills, in which the player Try to kill as many zombies as possible during the game session. In at least one embodiment, the game session may be configured or designed to last a predetermined time period (eg, 60 seconds). In some embodiments, the duration of a game session may be shortened or extended depending on various conditions / events that may occur during game play. In this example, assume that once a game session has begun, the player has 60 seconds to kill as many zombies as possible. After the game session is over, the player's payment amount (if any) is determined according to the step-by-step payment parameters specified in the payout table F. Thus, for example, if the total number of zombies killed by a player during a game session is less than 20, the player will not receive payment. If the total number of zombies killed by the player during the game session is between 20-44, the player receives a $ 1 payment. If the total number of zombies killed by the player during the game session is between 40 and 69, the player receives a $ 10 payment. If the total number of zombies killed by the player during the game session is between 70-99, the player receives a $ 50 payment. If the total number of zombies killed by the player during the game session is 100 or more, the player receives a $ 100 payment.

  In other embodiments, betting may be made (or placed) on other types of game-related events, activities, achievements, etc. According to different embodiments, a player may place one bet as a whole to play a game (or a level within the game). The game may or may not have a “level” associated with it. For each game or level, the player's skill may be indicated by his achievement in the game. Examples of different types of game-related achievements that indicate a player's skill level are: game score achieved, total points earned, number of goals completed (eg, number of zombies killed), hit-to-miss ratio, headshot The frequency may be included, but is not limited thereto. In some embodiments, a skill-based betting game may utilize one or more “achievement-based” paytables (such as those illustrated by payout table F). For example, in one embodiment, a higher game score may be a higher prize / payout in a skill-based betting game (or within the skill-based betting game level).

  One potential problem associated with games that require betting-based skills continues in the game to ensure that highly-skilled players can, for example, always pay more than their original bets. It is related to the problem of "bankruptcy" by performing very well and thereby preventing skill-based betting games from surviving economically.

  In order to prevent this potential problem from occurring within a skill-based betting game, at least some embodiments of the skill-based betting game are related to betting-related available for a given game / level that can be reached by a player. It may be configured or designed to automatically, dynamically adjust, control and / or influence the amount of achievement opportunity. Thus, for example, skill-based betting games that incorporate this feature are randomly generated to allow players to reach the highest (or relatively high) payout stage of the skill-based betting game payout table. Do not guarantee that there is always enough opportunity in the game / level. For example, in at least some embodiments, a skill-based betting game provides a maximum (and / or minimum) number / amount of betting related achievement opportunities available for a player to reach during that betting related gaming session. It may be configured or designed to be determined or pre-determined randomly (eg, for a given betting related game session).

  By way of example, using an example game that requires the aforementioned zombie-themed betting-based skills, the game is configured or designed so that there is no guarantee that the player will actually generate at least 100 zombies to kill. Can be done. In one embodiment, a skill-based zombie game may use an RNG engine (or other randomization mechanism) to determine the maximum number of zombies that can be spawned in the game during a betting-based game session. For example, in a first bet-based game session, a skill-based betting game may randomly determine that up to 104 zombies can be spawned in the game during the first bet-based game session; In the second betting-based game session, the skill-based betting game may randomly determine that up to 68 zombies can be spawned in the game during the second betting-based game session. As a result, in the first betting-based game session, it would be possible for a player to achieve a top $ 100 payment by killing at least 100 zombies within 60 seconds. However, in the second betting-based game session, a player can only kill up to 68 zombies during the second betting-based game session, so that player has a $ 100 payout phase and a $ 50 None of the payment stages will be achieved. This feature allows game designers to prevent highly skilled players from “bankruptcy”, thereby making skill-based betting games economically viable for casinos.

FIG. 16 shows an illustrative example of an achievement based game and betting procedure 1600 in accordance with certain example embodiments. As shown in the example embodiment of FIG. 16, an achievement-based game and betting procedure may include one or more (or their) of the following operation (s), action (s), and / or feature (s) Combination) can be facilitated, enabled, initiated and / or implemented:
Identify the player (1602).
• Identify skill-based betting games for players to join (1604).
Accept cash / credit (1606).
The player initiates an achievement-based bet on the skill-based game to be played on the gaming device (1608). For example, a player bets $ 5 on a gaming device to play a game that requires zombie-themed betting-based skills, and the player will kill as many zombies as possible during that game session. And
Randomize (1610) one or more in-game variables that affect / influence the achievement-based betting results. In at least some embodiments, a skill-based betting game has a maximum (and / or minimum) number / amount of betting-related achievement opportunities available to be achieved by a player during a betting-related gaming session (eg, It may be configured or designed to be randomly determined or pre-determined (for a given betting related game session). For example, a skill-based zombie game may use an RNG engine (or other randomization mechanism) to determine the maximum number of zombies (eg, 88) that can be spawned in the game during a betting-based game session. . In some embodiments, the RNG engine may be used to control an NPC spawn timer, for example, to control how often zombies are spawned during a given time interval. In other embodiments, a randomized type of in-game environment variable may be used to limit a player's in-game achievement / milestone. For example, in some embodiments, the spawn position of one or more zombies in the virtualized world automatically affects positively or negatively the total number of zombies that a player can kill during a game session. And / or can be adjusted dynamically. In other embodiments, each zombie may have a respective “health” amount, and each zombie requires a randomly generated number of “hits” by bullets / bullets before the zombie is killed. The result is, therefore, the total number of zombies killed depends on the number of bullets available to the player.
A skill-based game session is started on the game device (1612).
The player participates in a skill-based game session (1614). For example, once a game session has begun, a player may have 60 seconds to kill as many zombies as possible. In one embodiment, new zombies are spawned gradually up to a maximum value (eg, as determined by RNG) for that betting-based game session.
Is it the end of the skill-based game session (1616)? If yes, go to 1618. If no, the player continues to participate in the skill-based game session (1614). In one embodiment, the game session may be configured or designed to last a predetermined time period (eg, 60 seconds). In some embodiments, the duration of a game session may be shortened or extended depending on various conditions / events that may occur during game play. For example, in one embodiment, the duration of a game session can be extended automatically and dynamically beyond 60 seconds so that the player can kill a predetermined minimum number of zombies.
Determine the outcome of the achievement-based betting based on success criteria / player performance (1618). For example, the game determines that a player killed 75 zombies during a skill-based game session.
• Determine monetary and non-monetary payments using achievement-based dividend tables. Distribute payment (s) (1620). For example, after the game session is over, the player's payment amount may be determined according to the step-by-step payment parameters specified in the payout table F. Since the player killed 75 zombies during the game session, the player receives a $ 50 payment.

  In other skill-based betting game embodiments, the end of the game session occurs when a goal or achievement is reached, for example, when a player kills a total of n zombies (eg, n = 100). Can be determined. In such an embodiment, the game payout table is based on the time it took for the player to achieve the goal (eg, based on the time it took for the player to kill 100 zombies). Can be configured to grant different payment amounts). In yet other skill-based betting game embodiments, a skill-based betting game may require a player to achieve a specified goal during a given time interval for the game session to continue. For example, in one embodiment, a skill-based betting game session may be configured or designed to last a minimum of 30 seconds (eg, to accommodate a non-skilled player) for the game session to continue thereafter. , The player may request that another zombie be killed every n seconds (eg, every 5 seconds). If the player does not kill the zombie within the allotted time window, the game session can be automatically terminated. In some embodiments, a skill-based betting game is configured or designed to dynamically manipulate in-game variables to increase or decrease the chance that a player will achieve a goal within an assigned time frame. obtain.

  Additional aspects, features, benefits, and advantages associated with various skill-based betting game technologies described herein may be further described, by way of example, with respect to different skill-based betting game embodiment examples described below.

Skill-based betting game embodiment example 1: Zombie v1
In this particular skill-based betting game embodiment, it is assumed that the player bets at the beginning of a zombie “wave” or “level”. In one embodiment, this bet may include significantly more activity than a typical bet on slot machine rotation, as it encompasses activities that may be deployed over a span of time (eg, measured in minutes). .

In one embodiment, the game may spawn a random number of zombies within the virtual arena. The placement of these zombies in the playing field can be random. A player-controlled avatar may be tasked with killing as many of these zombies as possible within the first N seconds of play (eg, n = 60 seconds). The number of zombies killed in the allotted time is a graded or gradual payment schedule (or paytable) (eg, 1 for 10 zombies, 2 for 20 zombies, 5 for 30 zombies) , Pay 10 for 40 zombies, etc.) to determine the payment to the player. The payment schedule can look like this:

  For clarity, the value of payment (eg, “10 pay with 40 zombies”, payment is “10”), and the payment value (eg, “10”) may represent different types of “payment units”. It is contemplated that it may vary depending on each skill-based betting game and associated paytable (s). For example, a payment of “10” may represent: a 10 × wager amount, or 10 credits, or $ 10, or 10 cents, or 10 free dinners, or 10 registrations to a raffle.

  In some embodiments, the initial number of zombies can be predetermined (eg, fixed or constant) or can be variable (eg, randomly determined). In some embodiments, the initial placement of zombies can be predetermined (eg, fixed or constant) or can be variable (eg, randomly determined). In some embodiments, the length of the player's game session (eg, the time given to the player) can be predetermined (eg, fixed or constant) or variable (eg, randomly determined). It can be.

  In some embodiments, zombie placement can be used to establish or influence the difficulty of the game. Players have limited time to kill zombies, so if the zombie is far away from the player's avatar in the virtual world, it will affect the time it takes for the player to reach the zombie (go to the zombie) obtain. In this particular example, time is an important limiting factor in how to determine the outcome of the game, so the placement of these zombies is the actual zombie that may be able to kill within N seconds of game play. Significantly affects the number of Accordingly, the game result can be determined randomly based on virtual movement restrictions in the virtual world.

  In some embodiments, the achievement metric may be a score, rather than based on the number of zombies killed. In this latter embodiment, each zombie kill is a zombie color, difficulty, rarity, or which physical part of the zombie the player has shot (eg, a zombie headshot can be worth 100 points). On the other hand, a different number of points may be attributed to the player's score, based on any number of various factors, such as a zombie's foot may only be worth 5 points). In some embodiments, the payment schedule may be similar to that described above, but may be modified to be based on “player score earned within 120 seconds” instead of “killed zombie”.

Skill-based betting game embodiment example 2: Zombie v2
In this particular skill-based betting game embodiment, it is assumed that the player bets at the beginning of a zombie “wave” or “level”. In one embodiment, this bet is significantly larger than a typical bet on slot machine rotation, as it encompasses activities that can develop over a span of time.

  In one embodiment, at the start of the game, a random number of zombies (eg, zero or more) may be spawned at random locations in the virtual world. If the player attempts to kill the first spawned zombie (ie after the first zombie spawn), the game will place a random number of additional zombies (zero or more) at random locations around the virtual arena. You can randomly spawn additional zombies by waiting for a randomly determined time before spawning with.

  In some embodiments, the initial number of zombies can be predetermined (eg, fixed or constant) or can be variable (eg, randomly determined). In some embodiments, the initial placement of zombies can be predetermined (eg, fixed or constant) or can be variable (eg, randomly determined). In some embodiments, the time to the next zombie spawn can be predetermined (eg, fixed or constant), or can be variable (eg, randomly determined). In some embodiments, the number of zombies spawned following the initial set of zombies can be predetermined (eg, fixed or constant) or can be variable (eg, randomly determined). .

  In some embodiments, additional zombie spawns continue to occur until a period of time, which is based on the design of the game. In one embodiment, this period can be fixed and the player may know the time they have to perform their task. In an alternative embodiment, the time given to the player may be selected randomly; the player may or may not be notified of the time they have to perform their task. In one embodiment, the game achievement metric may be based on how many zombies were killed after some period of time.

  In Zombie v2, there are additional potentially random decisions that can affect the overall payment to the player. For example, the overall payment can be based (affected) on one or more of (or a combination of) the following: (a) placement of zombies within the virtual game world; (b) zombies are spawned (C) the number of zombies that can be spawned during a given time interval; and / or (d) the time a player has to kill a zombie. For example, if a game spawns only 39 zombies within N seconds through a random decision, the player may never get a prize awarded for over 40 zombie kills.

  In one embodiment, the payment schedule may be based on some form of “score” that represents a measure of player performance, skill and / or performance in achieving the game goal.

Skill-based betting game embodiment example 3: Zombie v3
In the example skill-based betting game embodiment of zombies v1 and v2 (described above), a player is required to kill more zombies within a given time interval in order to be awarded a higher payment amount. Can be done. Alternatively, in this particular skill-based gambling game embodiment example (zombie v3), payments may be based on the time it takes a player to kill N zombies, with less time corresponding to higher payments. For example, killing 50 zombies within 20 seconds can pay 500, while killing the same 50 zombies in 250 seconds can pay 0. In some embodiments, a score metric may be used instead of kill count.

  In at least some embodiments, each different skill-based game session that is initiated may be associated with a different set of randomized in-game variables that determine: game play difficulty, payment Affects or may affect the value of achievement metrics used for and / or the amount paid.

  In some embodiments, a plurality of different game-related achievement metrics (eg, time and score) may be used to determine the payment amount. For example, in one embodiment incorporating concepts from v1, v2, and v3, the payment schedule may be configured as follows: 50 zombies in 30 seconds (or less), 500 payments, 40 in 45 seconds or less 30 zombies pay 100 for less than 60 seconds, 30 zombies for less than 90 seconds, 10 for 30 zombies for less than 90 seconds, and 1 for 25 zombies for less than 120 seconds.

In another embodiment, the payment schedule may be configured as follows:

  In at least one embodiment using this latter payment schedule, the player may be paid the highest amount indicated by the criteria he is satisfied with. For example, if a player's score is 350 and it takes 55 seconds to achieve that score, the player will be paid 50. If a player's score is 250 and it takes 55 seconds to achieve that score, the player will be paid 10 times. If a player's score is 350 and it takes 65 seconds to achieve that score, the player will be paid 25.

  In an alternative embodiment, the player may be paid for each different payment stage that is satisfied. For example, if a player's score is 350 and it takes 55 seconds to achieve that score, the player is paid 1 (stage 1) +10 (stage 2) +25 (stage 3) +50 (stage 4) = 86 Will.

Skill-based betting game embodiment example 4: MATCH3 (BEJEWELED) V1
In this particular skill-based betting game embodiment, the skill-based betting game is an object matching game that has functionality similar to that of the arcade game Bejeweled ™. In this particular example, it is assumed that the player bets at the beginning of the jewel “board”. In one embodiment, this bet is significantly larger than a typical bet on slot machine rotation, as it encompasses activities that can develop over a span of time.

  In one embodiment, the player identifies three or more gems of the same type (eg, red gem, blue gem, etc.) that are in contact with each other (left, right, top, bottom, diagonal) on the playboard. Expected to choose. As gems match, they are removed from the playboard and replaced with new gems using a pre-defined algorithm (see, eg, “Beeweled” at www.bejeweled.com, hereby incorporated by reference) Incorporated into the book).

In one embodiment, the game payout table may be based on two different game-related achievement metrics: (1) Using this “minimum 3” rule, Can be matched and removed, and (2) the total time it takes for the player to achieve gem removal. An example achievement-based dividend table that incorporates these achievement metrics may be structured as follows:

  Using the achievement based payout table above, if the player was able to match and remove 200 gems in 70 seconds, the payment would be 10. If the player removes 300 gems in 70 seconds, the payment will be 25. If the player removes 500 gems in 120 seconds, the payment will be 200. If the player removes 400 gems in 60 seconds, the payment will be 50.

In different embodiments, if the game play time is fixed or pre-determined (eg, removing as much gem as possible in 120 seconds), the payout table may be configured as follows:
If the player removes 200 gems in 120 seconds, the payment is 10;
If the player removes 300 gems in 120 seconds, the payment is 50;
If the player removes 500 gems in 120 seconds, the payment is 200;
etc.

In other embodiments, the skill-based betting game design may incorporate and track different types of achievement metrics, such as Match3 (achievement metric A) and Match4 (achievement metric B), for example. For example, in one embodiment, a skill-based betting game requires a player to perform or achieve X matched jewels using Match-3 or higher, while Match-4 or higher. May also be used to accomplish or achieve Y matched gems. An example achievement-based dividend table that incorporates these achievement metrics may be structured as follows:

  According to different embodiments, this concept can be extended to Match5, Match6, etc. Similarly, this concept of configuring the payment schedule based on a number of different achievement metrics, for example, to achieve a player to shoot X number of zombie heads, Y number of zombie chests or head shots, etc. By requesting it can also be incorporated into skill-based betting zombie games.

  In one embodiment, a skill-based betting game may use a score-based achievement metric and associate different score values with different characteristics of a gem (eg, +3 points removed for each green gem removed) +5 points for each red gem, +9 points for each blue gem removed, +2 points for each triangle gem removed, +3 points for each square gem removed, each diamond removed +6 points for any gems).

  In some embodiments, the difficulty level of a skill-based betting game may be controlled (increase / decrease) by configuring game parameters such that some gem colors / shapes are generated more frequently than others. .

  In another embodiment, the skill-based betting game is configured to include an artificial intelligence (“AI”) function to determine the respective color (s) of each newly spawned gem within the gaming environment or Can be designed. In some embodiments, this determination can be made from a variety of different factors, such as, for example, the distribution of colors on the game board immediately before generating additional gems, the arrangement of gems in the “row” on the top of the playboard, etc. Based on

  In this way, by associating different score values with different characteristics of objects that are removed / collected (eg, gems, zombies, rings, etc.), a skill-based betting game can achieve one or more achievement-based metrics achievement-based goals Game with a number of different options to introduce or influence in-game randomization to affect or control the overall payment (s) to the player (s) Provide to designers.

  Randomized in-game elements that affect the creation and / or removal of new gems can affect the player's ability to achieve certain achievement metrics. For example, in one embodiment, if the betting-related achievement metric is based on the number of gems removed, excluding red gems, the player may achieve a more difficult achievement metric and / or a higher payment value. The overall probability that can be done can be affected and / or controlled by adjusting (eg, increasing / decreasing) the probability that a red jewel is randomly generated / spawned in the gaming environment.

  Other variations related to achievement-based metrics and / or payment schedules (such as those previously described with respect to the zombie-themed skill-based betting game embodiments) are the match-type skill-based betting described herein. It will be appreciated that it may be applied to one or more of the gaming environments.

Skill-based betting game embodiment example 5: car race v1
In this particular skill-based betting game embodiment, it is assumed that the player bets at the start of a skill-based betting auto racing game. In one embodiment, this bet is significantly larger than a typical bet on slot machine rotation, as it encompasses activities that can develop over a span of time.

  In one embodiment, the goal of the game is for the player to complete the course in the shortest amount of time. A player's performance metric is therefore tied to the time he took to complete the race. In an alternative embodiment, the goal of the game may be for the player to drive as fast as possible during a specified time interval (eg, 120 seconds). In this latter embodiment, the achievement metric may be based on how far the player has gone at the end of the specified time interval. In some embodiments, the length of the time interval may be increased and / or decreased depending on the occurrence (s) of various in-game events, states, achievements, etc.

  In some embodiments, a race may have various obstacles and / or objects that a player can tackle (and / or engage) during game play. These obstacles and / or objects may be designed to further assist or make it difficult for the player to complete the race quickly (and / or earn higher payments). In one embodiment, these obstacles / objects may be randomly distributed across the racetrack, or obstacle / object generation / placement is controlled in some way by a randomization mechanism or process (such as an RNG engine). Can be done.

  In some embodiments, obstacles / objects may be placed at fixed or constant locations throughout the gaming environment (eg, at different locations across the race track) for each different game session. In other embodiments, obstacles / objects may be placed at random locations throughout the game environment for each different game session.

  In some embodiments, each of the obstacles / objects may have respective characteristics or features associated with them that may affect or affect (plus or minus) the player's in-game performance or achievement. . In some embodiments, at least some of the values associated with the characteristics / features of each obstacle / object may be determined randomly each time a new obstacle / object is created or spawned in the gaming environment.

  For example, in some embodiments, obstacles can be items such as rocks, deep holes, orange traffic cones, detours, wildlife (deer, bears, moths, etc.), pedestrians, etc. Each may have varying degrees of penalty associated with them. According to different embodiments, this penalty may take the form of an immediate change of the current timer, may take the form of a player's car slowdown, broken part (s) of the player's car (wheel breakage, suspension of May be in the form of weakening) and / or some other negative result of the engagement with the obstacle. In one embodiment, each obstacle may be designed such that it can have some negative effect on the player's performance metric, and the randomness applied in creating the obstacle is the negative effect of that obstacle. Can be a factor in determining the extent of the impact on the player's performance.

  In some embodiments, the randomness of the obstacles is somewhat easier to successfully accomplish the first half of the race in the time frame that is paid to the player, but the second half of the race is not completed. It can be almost impossible (or practically impossible).

  In some embodiments, one or more obstacles may be configured to function as in-game disturbers, which are computer controlled racers (AI racers) racing simultaneously with the player's vehicle. Can take shape. For example, one or more characteristics / features associated with each of the AI racers (eg, AI racer aggressiveness, AI racer suicide tendency, etc.) may be based on a randomization mechanism or process in some way.

  In other embodiments, the player's car quality (e.g., tire viscosity, suspension tension, engine power, etc.) can be determined by in-game element (s), event (s), variables ( The action (s) and / or condition (s) may act or be affected dynamically (eg, during game play).

Skill-based betting game embodiment example 6: car race v2
In this particular skill-based betting game embodiment, it is assumed that the player bets at the start of a skill-based betting auto racing game. In one embodiment, this bet is significantly larger than a typical bet on slot machine rotation, as it encompasses activities that can develop over a span of time.

  In one embodiment of a skill-based betting auto racing game, during the course of a race, a player's vehicle may drive / pass over various objects, tokens, prizes, etc. that are placed throughout the race track, Or it is expected to be able to engage with them. Some of the introduced items / objects may be of similar type to each other, but each may have randomly assigned characteristics / features associated with them. Other introduced items / objects may be of different types.

  For example, in some embodiments, each prize introduced into the gaming environment may correspond to a random number of points that are added to a player's score (eg, an achievement metric). In other embodiments, the score may simply be based on the number of prizes picked up. In other embodiments, the points awarded for each prize are the types of prizes involved (eg, bronze rings can correspond to 1 point, silver corresponds to 5 and gold corresponds to 10; Etc.).

  In some embodiments, payment to a player may be based on the total number of points earned upon completion of a track or race or other in-game goal (s).

  In some embodiments, the player simply needs to complete the race to receive payment. In other embodiments, a player may be paid only if the race is completed within a certain amount of time. In other embodiments, a player may only be paid during game play if he has fulfilled or completed a specific set of in-game goals. In some embodiments, a player may be paid based on the number of points accumulated after a certain time frame has elapsed. This elapsed time frame can be either a fixed time frame or a randomly determined time frame.

  In auto racing v2, the randomness of where and how prizes / objects are placed on the virtual race track can greatly affect the time it takes a player to complete the race. For example, if a prize is placed at the inner edge of a high radius corner in the track, it is expected that the player can easily pick up that prize. However, it is expected that if the prize is placed outside the outer edge of the low radius corner, it may take a considerable amount of time for the player to pick up the object.

  In some embodiments, the prize may be configured or designed to appear on the track only if the player's vehicle enters a predetermined proximity range of the prize location. This gives the player little time to react and change his virtual vehicle course to win prizes. In some embodiments, the proximity value may be determined randomly, which affects the relative difficulty with which a player can collect the prize during game play.

Other aspects of the skill-based / achievement-based betting techniques described herein may include, but are not limited to:
A bet may be made (placed) on the outcome of a skill-based betting game and / or certain achievement metrics related to the game level.
The performance or achievement of one or more in-game goals during a given skill-based betting game session by a player may be accumulated to provide achievement metrics (eg, scores) for that game session .
A skill-based betting game may be configured or designed to include an achievement-based paytable.
• Upon completion of the game / level (eg, game session), the achievement metric is the payment amount (s) (if any) to be distributed to the player (eg, according to the payment criteria specified in the achievement-based paytable) Can be used to determine
The ability for a player to actually earn any given level of payment is at least partially influenced by the randomly generated nature of the in-game achievement-based opportunities available to the player during the game session. Can be received or controlled.
In at least some embodiments, used to determine the amount (if any) of payments to be distributed to players (eg, achievement metrics (s) used to determine bet-based payments) Random in-game object (s), obstruction (s) to affect or control a player's ability to achieve or satisfy one or more in-game goals Different types of weighted randomization mechanisms are used to facilitate the introduction of element (s), element (s), event (s), variable (s) and / or state (s) into the gaming environment. obtain. As an example, if an unweighted RNG mechanism is used to generate a coin throw result with a 50% probability of a “front” result and a 50% probability of a “back” result, multiple times The distribution of results across throws should be 50% front and 50% back. In contrast, if the weighted RNG mechanism is used to generate a coin throw result with a 60% probability of the “front” result and a 40% probability of the “back” result, it will span multiple throws. The resulting distribution should be 60% front and 40% back.
In at least some embodiments, a player who achieves or satisfies one or more in-game achievement goals (related to the achievement metric (s) used to determine bet-based payments) during game play Randomized in-game object (s), obstacle (s), element (s), event (s), variable (s) to influence or control the ability of And / or introduction of state (s) may include the probability of a published distribution of skill-based betting game payment (s) across different game sessions, published paytable criteria, regulatory guidelines, and / or It can be used as an automated mechanism to ensure that it matches other desired standards as expected.

Skill-based hybrid arcade / bet-based game embodiment In at least some embodiments, one or more hybrid arcade / bet-based games are one of the skill-based / achievement-based betting techniques described herein. It may be configured or designed to incorporate the above aspects.

FIG. 17 illustrates an example of a skill-based hybrid arcade / betting-based game (HAWG) procedure 1700 according to a specific example embodiment. As shown in the example embodiment of FIG. 17, a skill-based HAWG procedure may include one or more (or combinations thereof) of the following operation (s), motion (s), and / or feature (s): Can be facilitated, enabled, initiated, and / or implemented:
Identify the player (1702).
• Identify skill-based HAWG games for players to join (1704).
Accept cash / credit (1706).
The player initiates an achievement-based bet on the skill-based HAWG game to be played on the gaming device (1708). For example, a player bets $ 5 on a gaming device to play a game that requires zombie-themed betting-based skills, and the player will kill as many zombies as possible during that game session. And
Randomize (1710) one or more in-game variables that affect / influence the achievement-based betting outcome. In at least some embodiments, a skill-based betting game has a maximum (and / or minimum) number / amount of betting-related achievement opportunities available to be achieved by a player during a betting-related gaming session (eg, It may be configured or designed to be randomly determined or pre-determined (for a given betting related game session).
A skill-based HAWG game session is started on the gaming device (1710).
The player participates in a skill-based HAWG game session (1714). For example, once a game session has begun, a player may have 60 seconds to kill as many zombies as possible. In one embodiment, new zombies are spawned gradually up to a maximum value (eg, as determined by RNG) for that betting-based game session.
Was the first set of in-game trigger event (s) / state (s) to initiate a betting based game event detected (1716)? For example, a zombie kill may correspond to a betting based trigger event.
If yes at 1716, a bet-based game event procedure (s) is initiated (1718) (eg, FIG. 11), allowing the player to continue playing the arcade-related portion of the game. As an example:
o Initiate betting-based virtual slot reel rotation in response to a successful NPC attack / destruction, while the player continues to participate in the arcade-related portion of the game.
o In response to the player character collecting “Wagering Ring” or “Gold Award Object”, betting-based virtual slot reel rotation begins, while the player continues to participate in the play of arcade-related parts of the game.
o In response to the player achieving a goal in the non-bet base portion of the hybrid arcade / bet base game, bet-based virtual slot reel rotation begins, while the player continues to play the arcade-related portion of the game. participate.
-Display updated results related to the results of betting based events and the distribution of monetary and non-monetary payments (1720). For example, it displays updated player credits based on the results of the virtual slot reel rotation and payments from the virtual slot reel rotation. In some embodiments, one or more non-monetary payments may also be distributed depending on the outcome of a bet-based game event (eg, within the non-bet base portion of a hybrid arcade / bet base game).
• Do you want to continue the skill-based HAWG game session (1722)?
If yes, the player continues to participate in the skill-based HAWG game session (1714). If no, end the skill-based HAWG game session and proceed to 1724.
Determine the outcome of the achievement-based wager based on achievement criteria / player performance (1724). For example, the game determines that a player killed 75 zombies during a skill-based game session.
• Determine monetary and non-monetary payments using achievement-based dividend tables. Distribute payment (s) (1726). For example, after the game session is over, the player's payment amount may be determined according to the step-by-step payment parameters specified in the payout table F. Since the player killed 75 zombies during the game session, the player receives a $ 50 payment.

Open World & Role Playing Game (eg, RPG) Embodiments Hybrid arcade style, at least some formats of betting-based games include, for example, “Half-Life”, “Grand Theft Auto”, “World of Warcraft”, and “Linear”, “Nonlinear (eg Open World)”, Multiplayer Online “MMO”, and / or Role Playing Game (“RPG”) type videos, such as “Final Fantasy” (eg, respectively) and You can also focus on arcade style games. Such games may be collectively referred to herein as “RPG” type games, and may feature a player character that can advance through the game world via player input (eg, HID). This allows further excitement through game play by providing the possibility of multiple player selections through a wide variety of path directions.

  In some embodiments, a hybrid arcade style, betting-based game format may facilitate a game play environment in which multiplayer features are performed. Multiplayer game play is where one particular player is playing a hybrid arcade / bet-based game locally at a casino while another different player is playing at a different location (eg, home / personal computer). And / or playing a hybrid arcade / bet-based game that is the same, but without the betting features found in the casino environment, at locations outside the casino that may be accessible via network access to mobile devices. Can have multiple “registration” aspects.

  A non-bet game, commonly known as a “base-free” game, allows a player to download and install the game on his or her device, and then the game betting components (eg, regulated gambling configurations) The player is allowed to proceed through the game in a manner substantially similar to that of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game, except that (element) is omitted. Examples of some popular “base-free” games are: “TERA”, “Marvel Puzzle Quest”, “Planetside 2”, etc. Such a game situation is that if the casino facility is at home, “Log in on the weekend and play Super Awesome RPG! Free! Go to the casino and play Super Awesome RPG! Or sought “clicks to bricks” results. Such facility advertisements may invite more customers to visit the casino to “make money” with their favorite hybrid arcade / betting base game. The various hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming technologies described herein are also to enable new and existing twist-enhanced slot machine gambling while still complying with local / national / federal game regulations. Can be used.

  In at least some embodiments, the assembly and representation of RPG-type hybrid arcade / bet-based game graphical elements is a traditional arcade-style RPG type that has a visual outcome (eg, as experienced by a player). Can be configured or designed to resemble those of other games, such as player-based interactions (eg, HID, EGM button panels and / or possible touchscreens), eg, gambling based on appropriate game regulations and jurisdiction requirements Further configured to facilitate betting game play by providing players with an opportunity to selectively participate in activities / events (eg, during RPG type hybrid arcade / bet-based game play) Or it can be designed. Using the various hybrid arcade / betting based gaming techniques described herein, the visual relationship between the player and the machine can be enhanced and improved, thereby creating a new and / or reconfigured back Increases player immersion and promotes longer and more exciting gambling duration without the need to implement end delivery structure (s).

  Additionally, unlike the zombie-themed rail shooter embodiments previously described herein, RPG (eg, role-playing games) hybrid arcade / betting base games (eg, that of rail-type games) It can be set up / configured / built substantially differently, but still utilizes similar concepts, trigger mechanisms and game play criteria. For example, in some embodiments, the focus on betting events may vary depending on the configuration, style, and theme of the RPG game. For example, in one embodiment of a zombie-themed game, the betting event was triggered after (or in response to) the NPC being “destroyed”; whereas the RPG version of the game is where the player character is NPC Can be configured or designed to trigger wagering-based game events when damaging and / or attacking NPCs. A single bet-based game depending on one or more factors such as, for example, the type of attack, the player character performing the attack, the weapon and / or magic used, and the type the NPC player is fighting There may be a possibility that the NPC is destroyed by damage done by the player character in an event (eg, one attack). One skilled in the art may find it more preferable that betting events be based on simpler criteria such as destruction of the object rather than more complex criteria such as the degree of damage done to the object. However, by exploiting and using various programmatic features, such as those inherent in RPG-style gameplay, it can be based on different degrees of damage done to an object and / or based on an attack initiated by the player One or more bet-based trigger events (eg, to initiate a pre-approved RNG-based probability game) can be defined and / or configured. In such embodiments, for example, the specific example described above where the NPC was destroyed by a single-damaged attack could be the result of a wild symbol or mini bonus win line configuration, which is graphics and / or animation. Can be displayed on the player. In a similar manner, a player may be involved in a battle where multiple attacks from NPCs and / or other player (s) may be exchanged. For example, from a gambling / casino perspective, each (eg, or at least one) attack made by a player initiates a separate bet-based rotation of an RNG-based slot game for a few minutes, "Fighting" against a monster.

  In some embodiments of RPG hybrid arcade / bet-based games, the battle between the player and the NPC is a “turn-based” style, eg, player movement, NPC movement, player movement, NPC movement— You can follow-until the battle ends (eg, either the player or the NPC is destroyed). Some RPG hybrid arcade / bet-based game embodiments may have multiple “heroes” controlled by one player. For example, one embodiment of an RPG hybrid arcade / wager-based game may be configured or designed to be substantially similar in game play to the RPG-based game “Final Fantasy”, in which the player ( 3) Body hero characters may be configured or designed to control “they” traveling on land searching for their quest-related tasks. These (3) hero characters can encounter a large number of NPCs during their journey, and when doing so, a team of heroes encounters a large number of NPCs without a specific amount and / or arrangement. Can do. For example, a single NPC encounter can be 4 cannibals, or 8 small gremlins, or 1 behemoth, or 1 behemoth, 1 cannibal and 4 small gremlins, etc. Can be accompanied by three hero characters fighting. Determining how a player will fight each group can be, for example: player preference, player character ability, the type of NPC you are fighting (eg, battle style, weakness, strength), one or more players It may depend on one or more factors, such as the wagering criteria associated with the character.

Example Embodiments of RPG Hybrid Arcade / Betting Base Game Play As an example, the following example embodiments are provided to illustrate at least some of the various features of the RPG hybrid arcade / bet based game described herein. Intended to be helpful.

According to different embodiments, a player may obtain “skill points, combat points and / or experience points” from non-monetary payments of betting-based game event results. Players can then “spend” on their characters to improve their abilities and / or learn new skills. For example, if a warrior character has just defeated an NPC like a large boss, doing so, the player can be used by the player to upgrade his / her character's ability / game play characteristics (3 ) "Points" are awarded, for example:
• 1 point for health, stamina or mana medicine;
・ The fancy sword takes 2 points;
-Fire run-in weapon runes take 1 point;
・ A fired fired rune character takes 2 points;
・ 10% health improvement takes 3 points;
・ The armor set of planks takes 5 points;
·etc.

  A player may also choose not to use points at this time to accumulate and collect more points for higher rank (eg, more expensive) abilities and / or items.

  According to different embodiments, one or more of the player's associated skill attributes may include, for example, bet-based game event results, collected objects, which may occur during play of an arcade style portion of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game, It may be dynamically and individually adjustable (eg, increased / decreased) based on various criteria, such as and / or other game play activities. In some embodiments, strengthening a character's skills / abilities can affect the probability of winning a betting-based game event. In other embodiments, enhancing a character's skills / abilities may affect the probability of winning a bet-based game event, particularly if the bet-based game event is based on RNG and the outcome is predetermined. In this way, the player is motivated to strive to build his / her character into a powerful and powerful force. Additional benefits of providing features to allow a player to improve his / her gameplay skill attributes are periodic appealing effects and designs that can be built through long-term gameplay. Related to the ability to add automatically.

Predetermined RNG Hybrid Arcade-Betting Game Various embodiments of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game may be configured such that each betting event result associated with a given betting-based triggering event results in a betting-based triggering event. It can be constructed or designed in such a way that it can be determined in advance before appearance. For example, in at least one embodiment, the hybrid arcade / bet-based game is:
Allow the player to participate in interactive game play of the hybrid arcade / bet-based game at the second EGD, where the hybrid arcade / bet-base game includes a non-bet-based game part and a bet-based game part ;
Linking a second pre-determined bet-based game event result to a second in-game event that may occur during play of a non-bet-based game portion;
Detecting the occurrence of a second in-game event within a non-wager-based game portion;
Determining whether the appearance of a second in-game event is eligible as a betting-based trigger event;
If a second in-game event occurrence is determined to qualify as a bet-based trigger event, initiating a second bet-based game event;
Automatically providing a bet amount of money for a second bet-based game event; and, after the start of the second bet-based game event, a second predetermined bet-based game event. Revealing the result as a second betting-based game event;
Can be configured or designed to perform.

Additionally, according to different embodiments, the hybrid arcade / wager-based game may include one or more (or combinations thereof) of the following operation (s), action (s), and / or feature (s): ) Can be configured or designed to facilitate, enable, initiate, and / or perform:
Allowing the player to simultaneously participate in continuous game play of the non-bet base game portion of the hybrid arcade / bet base game during the execution of the second bet base game event.
Analyzing the second betting-based game event result to determine whether to automatically change the availability of at least one resource or attribute of the non-wager-based game portion; Automatically changing the availability of at least one resource or attribute of a non-bet-based game portion if the game event result satisfies a second set of conditions; the second bet-based game event result is a second If the set criteria are not met, no change in at least one resource or attribute of the non-wager based game portion is performed in response to the second betting based game event result.
Analyzing the second betting-based game event result to determine whether non-wager-based game prizes should be distributed among the non-wager-based game portions; If the two sets of criteria are met, the non-bet-based game prize is automatically distributed in the non-bet-based game portion; , Changing at least one in-game resource or attribute available for use by the in-game character during play of the non-wager based game portion.
Automatically obtaining a second batch of pre-determined betting-based game event results from the second RNG engine; pre-determining betting-based games for a second betting-based game event result Select from a second batch of event results.

  In at least one embodiment in which the second in-game event corresponds to a spawn of a second non-player character (“second NPC”) in a non-wager-based game portion, the hybrid arcade / wager-based game is Linking the second pre-determined betting-based game event result to the second NPC; detecting a second in-game interaction with the second NPC, wherein the second in-game interaction is Whether or not the occurrence of a second in-game interaction with a second NPC is eligible as a bet-based triggering event that occurs based on input from the player during the playing of the non-wager-based game portion Determining; if it is determined that the second in-game interaction with the second NPC is eligible as a betting-based triggering event, the second betting base Starting a second game event; and, after the start of the second bet-based game event, a second predetermined bet-based game event result is obtained from the second in-game reciprocal with the second NPC. Revealing as a result of a second betting-based game event initiated in response to the occurrence of the action.

  In at least some embodiments where the second in-game event corresponds to a spawn of a second object (“second object”) in a non-bet-based game portion, the hybrid arcade / bet-based game is: Linking a second pre-determined betting-based game event result to a second object; detecting a second in-game interaction with the second object and determining that the second in-game interaction is non- What happens based on input from the player during the play of a betting-based game part; determining whether a second in-game interaction with a second object is eligible as a betting-based triggering event If the occurrence of the second in-game interaction with the second object is determined to be eligible as a bet-based trigger event, the second bet-based game event is opened. And, after the start of the second betting-based game event, responding to the occurrence of the second in-game interaction with the second object with a second predetermined betting-based game event result. Revealing as a result of a second betting-based game event initiated at the same time.

  In at least some embodiments, where the second in-game event corresponds to satisfaction or achievement of a second outcome ("second outcome") within a non-wager based game portion, a hybrid arcade / wager-based game Is: linking a second pre-determined betting-based game event result to a second outcome; a second outcome is achieved or satisfied while playing a non-wager-based game portion Determining whether the achievement of the second outcome is eligible as a bet-based trigger event; determining that the achievement of the second outcome is eligible as a betting-based trigger event A second bet-based game event; and after the start of the second bet-based game event, a second predetermined bet It may be configured or designed to perform; game event result of over scan, a second wager based games events resulting revealing initiated in response to the achievement of the second outcome.

  As an example, the introduction (or spawn) of a new NPC into the gaming environment may represent an “NPC spawn event”. In at least one embodiment, each spawned NPC may be associated with a different predetermined RNG-based result. For example, in some embodiments, each spawned NPC is associated with an RNG-based probability game result, respectively, before the start of a betting-based game event (eg, before the start of an RNG-based probability game). May have been determined and may have been determined before the betting-based trigger event occurs for that particular NPC.

In at least one embodiment, each NPC spawn event initiates a gaming machine to determine a respective RNG-based stochastic game result to be associated with each spawned Dark Manger Gremlin (NPC) It can be triggered to perform or perform an operation. For example, the plurality of operations may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof):
Detect NPC spawn events associated with spawned NPCs.
• Identify spawned NPCs.
• Let RNG generate a predetermined RNG-based result for the identified, spawned NPC. According to different embodiments, the predetermined RNG-based result may be a monetary payment and / or a non-monetary payment.
• Associating or linking a pre-determined RNG-based result with a specific betting-based trigger event (eg, NPC destruction) associated with the identified NPC.
Encrypt and store the predetermined RNG-based result associated with the identified NPC.

  For example, in at least one embodiment, if an NPC spawn event occurs in association with a specific NPC, the gaming device obtains a predetermined result of a future bet-based game event associated with the specific NPC. To respond by calling a random number generator (RNG). In some embodiments, a random number generator (RNG) call may be made prior to the occurrence of a betting based trigger event to predetermine the outcome of a future betting based gaming event.

In at least one embodiment, if a bet-based triggering event is detected in association with the identified NPC (eg, killing or damaging the NPC), the gaming device, for example:
Obtain a pre-determined RNG-based result for the identified NPC (associated with a betting-based trigger event).
• Using a predetermined RNG-based result to dynamically determine or calculate a bet-based game event symbol that is displayed in association with a bet-based game event.
Automatically start betting based game events (eg, virtual slot reel rotation) in conjunction with detected betting based triggering events. In this example, the maximum allowable bet amount may be placed on the result of the virtual slot reel rotation and the virtual slot reel rotation is initiated.
-An expected animation is displayed on the game device display (for example, reel rotation, NPC damage animation, etc.).
Using a pre-determined RNG-based result to relate to a betting-based game event result (eg, initiated in response to detection of a betting-based triggering event associated with the identified NPC) Determine the final placement of the displayed symbols.
The final placement of symbols that convey the outcome of the betting-based game event according to the predetermined RNG-based outcome associated with the identified NPC (eg, based on the outcome of the betting-based stochastic game) (For example, displaying the final position of the virtual slot reel rotation symbol).
Calculate and display payment / credit / distribution update information using pre-determined RNG-based results of betting-based probability games. Updating player credits based on payments from virtual slot reel rotation.
Can be configured or designed to respond by automatically initiating and / or performing one or more operations.

  In at least one embodiment, if the outcome of a betting-based probability game is a win or a payment, a “booty pile” may be displayed adjacent to the damaged NPC in other graphical representations. Players may also be notified of any non-monetary payments, free spins, bonus rounds and the like that may be awarded or distributed to players based on one or more betting-based game event outcome (s) .

  In at least some embodiments, the RNG hybrid arcade / bet-based game provides an opportunity for players to be awarded certain “points” (eg, as described above) for upgrading their character state. Can be configured or designed. For example, a player may be awarded a non-monetary payment of points based on the results of betting-based game events initiated during the play of an RPG hybrid arcade / bet-based game.

  In at least some embodiments, the RPG hybrid arcade / bet-based game uses the points awarded to the player from non-monetary payments for betting-based game events to allow the player to use various types of in-game resources ( (E.g., items, skills, abilities, etc.) may be configured or designed to include functionality for enabling acquisition or purchase. In at least some embodiments, a hybrid arcade / bet-based game is a game in which a player earns points such as scrolls, jewels, crystals, pendants and / or other artifacts with special abilities / characteristics. May be configured or designed to provide the ability to exchange for other types of artifacts.

Sports / Motor Sports RPG Embodiments In other embodiments, hybrid arcade / betting based game formats or themes are, for example, “NBA JAM”, “Golden Tee”, “San Francisco Rush”, “Need for Speed”, etc. Of "sports" style arcade games (eg, including motor sports). Such a game may feature a player character (s) and / or a player vehicle (s) and / or a ship (s), where the player may have a HID interaction (eg, XBOX controller, handle / foot pedal combination) Etc.) to control his or her character / vehicle. Sports-type hybrid arcade / wager-based games (eg, including motor sports) can be set up (eg, built) completely differently (rather than rail-type or RPG-type games), while at the same time hybrid-type arcade / It still utilizes concepts, trigger mechanisms and game play criteria that may be common to some or all of the betting-based games.

  In some embodiments, the focus on bet-based game event (s) may vary depending on the configuration, style, and theme of the sports-type hybrid arcade / bet-based game. For example, in a railroad-themed and RPG-themed hybrid arcade / betting-based game, at least some start of betting-based game events may include, for example, destruction of NPC, damage to NPC, damage to NPC Triggered in response to an event / state that occurred on the NPC, such as an attack. In contrast, in a sports-themed hybrid arcade / bet-based game, at least some start of a bet-based game event is performed by a player (or performed by a player character) and / or Can be automatically triggered in response to activity.

For example, in a hybrid arcade / wager-based game embodiment that is sports-themed with characters (eg, not vehicles / vessels), the player may control one or more characters, based on the type of sport, A particular game play action or event may be configured or defined to correspond to a bet-based trigger event (eg, to trigger the start of one or more bet-based game events). Examples of such specific game play actions or events may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof):
・ Determine a shot.
・ Determine touchdown.
-Hit a ball or other object.
• Kick the ball or other object.
・ Catch a ball or other object.
・ Set a goal.
• Sink the ball (eg golf birdie, bogey).
・ Manage play.
・ Dodge opponents.
• Shake something (eg racket, tennis, ping-pong, etc.).
• Score one or more points (s) during game play.
・ I commit a foul against my opponent.
·etc.

In a hybrid arcade / bet-based game embodiment with a sports theme involving vehicles / vessels (eg, not characters), the player may control one or more “vehicles” based on the type of sports, A particular game play action or event may be configured or defined to correspond to a bet-based trigger event (eg, to trigger the start of one or more bet-based game events). Examples of such specific game play actions or events may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof):
・ Pass the checkpoint.
Dodge and / or avoid items.
・ Collect items.
・ Wrap.
Time-based duration (eg, drag race, “endless-driver”, oval track).
-Pick up virtual object (s).
・ Run on the virtual object / thrust toward the virtual object.
・ Crash.
・ Avoid collisions / objects.
• Drive to a specific area / location.
・ Overtake your opponent (s).
·etc.

  In at least one embodiment, “points” may be defined or interpreted as a term that refers to those that obtain a level in scoring in relation to the particular game in which they are involved (eg, EGM game play (eg, leaderboard And / or “points” that may be known in relation to a player's club card points). Depending on the particular type of sports game involved, one or more specific sets of betting-based trigger events may result in one or more authorized betting-based gaming events (eg, RNG) that comply with regulatory / jurisdiction requirements. Base probability game) can be pre-defined to trigger.

  One advantage of using a symbol such as a bet trigger object (s) to initiate a bet-based game event is that it allows a player to selectively initiate a bet-based game event and To provide the ability to selectively generate betting based trigger events as desired. For example, in embodiments where a bet-based trigger event occurs when a player's character collects a bet trigger ring, the player may be able to avoid the collection of bet trigger object (s), for example, in a hybrid arcade / bet base game. During play, you may choose not to start any betting. In this way, the frequency and pace of betting events can be controlled directly by the player during active play of the arcade style portion of the hybrid arcade / betting base game.

  An advantage associated with using symbols such as betting trigger object (s) to initiate betting-based game events is that for each player during the play of a hybrid arcade / betting-based game. To provide the ability to establish and control his / her preferred gambling pace. For example, by deliberately interacting with the betting trigger object (s) relatively rarely during game play, the player may experience a relatively slow gambling pace while playing a hybrid arcade / betting base game. Can be maintained. In contrast, during game play, by deliberately interacting with the betting trigger object (s) relatively frequently, players can play relatively fast gambling paces while playing hybrid arcade / bet-based games. Can be maintained.

  As an example, suppose a player enjoys gambling at a slow pace, for example, “press the rotate button”, wait for the animation, enjoy it now, sip your drink, and turn around the casino during the turn Look, then turn again in the same way. This particular player may experience a similar “loose” level of gambling while playing a hybrid arcade / betting base game, for example, by selectively choosing when to interact with betting triggering . For example, during game play, the player may control the direction of the vehicle to avoid interaction with one or more betting trigger object (s). If the player is ready to begin another betting base rotation of the virtual slot reel, the player may choose to advance the vehicle to interact with the next displayed “betting ring”. , Thereby initiating a betting-based game event (eg, virtual slot reel rotation). The player can relax / enjoy now and then continue.

  In contrast, fast paced players (which prefer faster paced gambling) deliberately choose to drive at a relatively high speed and interact with each betting trigger object displayed during game play. Multiple bet-based game events (e.g. virtual slot reel rotation) to advance his / her vehicle to maintain a relatively fast gambling pace while playing hybrid arcade / bet-based games ) At a given time interval.

  In at least one embodiment, a slow paced player and a fast paced player are each playing the same driving type hybrid arcade / betting base game on two different adjacent gaming machines, completely different Experience playing games. However, both players are due to the flexible design of the hybrid arcade / betting base game configuration and the ability for each player to establish and control his / her preferred gambling pace during the play of the hybrid arcade / betting base game. And have the same fun time.

  According to different embodiments, each betting trigger object introduced into the gaming environment may be associated with a different, predetermined RNG-based result. For example, in at least one embodiment, if the identified bet trigger object is initially introduced (eg, and displayed) into the gaming environment, the gaming device may be configured for a player that interacts with the identified bet trigger object. A response may be made by calling a random number generator (RNG) to obtain a predetermined result of a future bet-based game event that is initiated in response to the vehicle / character. In some embodiments, the result of the pre-determined RNG-based probability game associated with a given bet trigger object is generated / determined prior to the start of the corresponding RNG-based probability game, and the player's Generated / determined before the vehicle / character interacts with the identified betting trigger object.

  At least some hybrid arcade / bet-based game embodiments may be configured or designed to provide the ability to selectively switch certain HUD elements, timers, checkpoints, and the like. Additionally, at least some hybrid arcade / bet-based game embodiments are configured to provide functionality to support multiplayer events and / or tournaments (eg, in which timer-based events occur). Or it can be designed. For example, a casino facility may have a promotion setting where a group / team of people may be “race” to get the best “turn” within a particular time frame. In doing so, timers, points, and various other details may be displayed to the customer (s).

  In other sports-type hybrid arcade / bet-based game embodiments, a similar mechanism may be implemented to allow the player to selectively control the pace of bet-based game events. For example, sports-type hybrid arcade / betting based game embodiments with characters (eg, basketball-themed games, football-themed games, soccer-themed games, baseball-themed games, hockey In a themed game, etc.), the bet trigger object (s) and / or other symbols for triggering a bet-based game event may be a virtual arcade / bet-based game virtual field of play / arena / court Can be distributed at various locations. A player interacts with one or more bet trigger object (s) during game play (and thereby triggers the start of one or more bet-based game events) and / or one or more Selectively choose to navigate his / her character to avoid interaction with betting trigger object (s) (and thereby prevent initiation of one or more betting based game events) obtain.

Player Event-Based Bet Trigger Association At least in some hybrid arcade / bet-based game embodiments based on player character game play activities where one or more bet-based trigger events are specifically defined, each pre-determined The outcome of the played RNG-based probability game may be generated / determined before (eg, prior to) each particular player character game play activity or outcome that triggers or triggers a betting event. Examples of such player character game play activities may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following (or combinations that may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof)):
・ Block the shoot;
・ Steel the ball;
・ Jumping up;
・ Turning back;
-Firing weapons;
Casting a spell;
Start a powerful punch;
・ Jumping;
• duck in the water;
・ Determine a shot;
-Specific interaction (s) with the object;
Specific interaction (s) with other players;
• Satisfy or achieve in-game achievements (eg clearing a line in Tetris® or linking three or more gems in Bejeweled®);
·etc;

  For example, in one embodiment, a bet-based trigger event may be defined to occur whenever a player character performs a turnback during game play. In this particular example, before the player character performs a turnback during game play, the gaming device may detect if the system detects / detects that the player character has performed a turnback during game play. A random number generator (RNG) call may then be made to obtain a predetermined result of a future bet-based game event that may subsequently be initiated. Upon detecting the next occurrence of a player character's flip event, a bet-based game event is automatically initiated by the system and the result of the bet-based game event corresponds to a predetermined RNG result. The gaming device then obtains the next predetermined result to be associated with the next betting-based game event that is triggered by the player character performing another spinback during game play. , Another call of a random number generator (RNG) may be made.

As an example, a player may initiate a betting-based trigger event, for example, when a player character “jumps a ninja while jumping”. In this particular example, the player character may be able to jump repeatedly. In order to properly utilize the functions of the HAWG, the game code may implement or initiate a series of calls, checks, and / or other operations such as, for example:
Determine if the player character actually jumped;
-Determine if you performed "Turn Back Ninja" while the player character was in the air;
Obtaining a pre-determined RNG result associated with the detected betting-based trigger event (assuming that the player's character has performed a “Ninja Tongue Return”);
Display the betting event results to the player (and calculate a prize if applicable);
Generate and store another new predetermined RNG for the next player character's “Ninja Tongue Return” event;
In some embodiments, some of all of the aforementioned activities may occur while the player character is still in the air (eg, within a few milliseconds).

  To elaborate further, assume that the player's character in the above example has just landed and that the player has decided to immediately make another “Ninja Turn Back” jump (eg, immediately after touchdown). On the next jump, you can repeat some or all of the activities just described. If the essence of gameplay is to continue jumping and flipping, the process can continue until the player is satisfied with the gambling duration and / or there are no more credits to fund gameplay .

  In some hybrid arcade / bet-based embodiments, various types of scoring events occur during game play (eg, field goal determination, shooting determination, touchdown determination, home-in, goal determination, (E.g., sinking the ball into the hole) can trigger the automatic start of one or more betting-based game event (s) so that the player can feel "actual win" (E.g., if win is true). In at least some such embodiments, the occurrence of such a scoring event during game play may be treated as an occurrence of a betting-based trigger event by a hybrid arcade / bet-based game, resulting in each betting base May trigger the automatic start of other game events. For example, in a basketball-themed hybrid arcade / bet-based game embodiment, a court may have a plurality of betting trigger object (s) distributed throughout. The player moves his / her character in various directions, eg: (a) towards the displayed betting trigger ring, thereby initiating one or more betting-based game events; (b) displayed Away from the betting trigger object (s), thereby preventing the start of any betting based game event; and / or (c) directly towards the basket for scoring (eg, some implementations) In a form, it may trigger the start of a betting-based game event);

  One recognized advantage of configuring or designing a sports-type hybrid arcade / bet-based game to initiate a bet-based game event in response to the occurrence of a scoring event associated with the game is that Helping create a positive relationship (in the player's mind) between game-based outcomes (eg, shoot determination) and associated betting-based game events. As a result, such a positive relationship can cause a player to think or recognize, for example, "I may be lucky when I make an actual shot" (for example, the recognition of "actual win"). It can help to encourage you to have. This comparison with gameplay may be somewhat similar to the comparison made between “fast” and “slow” pace gamblers—each with player interaction, its method & design, and money Based on a visual and mental relationship between the elements that facilitate delivery and a flexible environment that can deliver satisfactory results to a specific and broad range of targets.

Betting Configuration / Selection According to different embodiments, player betting preferences may be selected / configured within a given hybrid arcade / betting base game. As an example, a few simplified examples (using only characters) are described below.
Players can select from various characters (etc.), and each individual character has its own bet line value (eg, 1-line, 3-line, 5-line, 10-line, 30-line, etc.) And / or is configured or designed to be associated with a betting multiplier value (eg, 1 ×, 3 ×, 8 ×, 10 ×, 25 ×, 30 ×, etc.).
Players can choose from a variety of characters (etc.), each character is associated with its own set of attacks, weapons, abilities, skills, etc. Each set of attacks / weapons / abilities / skills / Associated with each bet line value and / or betting multiplier value.
-Player chooses from various characters (etc.) and bet selection / configuration (eg, player chooses for example base bet amount, number of bet line (s) bet, bet multiplier value (s)) Etc., a standard betting selection process may be used.
·etc.

  In some embodiments, at least some of the various betting related parameters are encoded in the hybrid arcade / bet-based game software / hardware to select a player within a given hybrid arcade / bet-based game Can be utilized to define and / or determine different sets of pre-configured betting-related parameters that may be available to

  In one embodiment, an EPG-implemented RPG hybrid arcade / bet-based game may be configured or designed so that players can selectively choose from a set of characters, and the criteria for bet differentiation is As reflected by movements, abilities, skills, spells, etc. performed by the player's character (eg, after providing betting funds and / or while playing in EGM). In some embodiments, a “maximum bet” or relatively highest bet multiplier value may correspond to a “strongest” move / ability for a given character, and a “minimum bet” or relative The lowest bet multiplier value may correspond to the “weakest” movement / ability for that character.

  In one example, a second person hybrid arcade / bet-based game may be configured or designed to allow a player to select from a variety of characters, each character associated with a corresponding wager / bet multiplier value.

  In at least some embodiments, the betting result is not a specific type of NPC that fought (eg, the destruction of a tiny gremlin may not be the same win as a devil boss), but a set of themes It can be based on the symbol of a certain slot reel. This can help avoid the need to use large, possibly confusing paytables where hundreds of different NPCs and / or “betting trigger objects” may need to be shown. Using themed reel symbols, the HAWG design can be maintained fairly and simply to play and understand a similar standard slot machine.

  In at least some embodiments, the number and / or type of activities that can be performed by a player character may depend on various betting-related parameters, such as, for example, the number of rows of virtual slot interfaces being bet. For example, in one embodiment utilizing a virtual 3 reel 1 row slot interface, each character may only have the same number of movements as allowed bet magnification selections. In this simplified example, each player character may only have 5 moves / abilities each (eg, corresponding to their respective betting factors 1 ×, 2 ×, 3 ×, 5 ×, 10 ×). Depending on what is selected, a particular sequence of player character animation is played at the start. In other embodiments, changing our example to a multi-line slot interface allows selection by the player (eg, for each RPG character) depending on the number of lines, reels, gameplay style, and betting trigger events The number and type of player character movements / capabilities available for use may be substantially increased. Additionally, in at least some embodiments, the number and type of player character movements / abilities available for selection by the player (eg, for each RPG character) is determined by the betting line selected by the player. Depending on the number, it can increase / decrease automatically and dynamically. For example, in one embodiment, if the player selects the two-line slot betting option, the player performs additional “healing” abilities (eg, in addition to the character's other five available activities / abilities). Capabilities can be provided automatically. Depending on the nature of the game play and the details of the paytable, the player may actually initiate a betting-based event by simply healing himself during the round of play.

Similar techniques may be implemented for sports-related hybrid arcade / wager-based games. For example, in a baseball-themed hybrid arcade / betting base game, a player may be able to initiate a betting base event by stealing a ball from an opponent. Other factors that affect how bet initiation is addressed may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof):
The style of activity involved (eg layup, slam dunk, etc.);
・ Total amount of bets;
・ Betting rate:
・ Standard bet face value;
·etc.

  For example, in one embodiment, the non-monetary payment opportunity is defined by the player selecting a “maximum bet” and, for example, the player character performing a slam dunk with a predetermined symbol on the betting line of the slot game interface. It can be made available only when other game conditions are satisfied, such as Players can successfully play and slam dunk all day (win if applicable), but if they have made a minimum bet (or bet less than the “maximum bet”), such activities Additional augmented results may not meet certain requirements necessary to initiate non-monetary payments, bonuses, prizes, etc. In at least some embodiments, some or all of these game / wager rules are clearly defined to the player in a manner that complies with the appropriate game jurisdiction and / or regulations.

  At least some embodiments of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game may not require that character selection be associated with a bet or line multiplier. For example, in some hybrid arcade / bet-based game embodiments, a player may bet a betting-related parameter (eg, line / bet multiple (s), bet face value ( May be allowed to select dynamically.

Example Random Number Generator (RNG) Embodiments According to different embodiments, one or more different types of RNG engines generate random numbers, game event result (s), and / or betting event result (s). Can be used for. For example, in at least one embodiment, the RNG engine may be implemented using a standard Mersenne Twister algorithm.

Initialization and seeding When the RNG engine is initialized, the RNG engine can, for example:
The current time (in milliseconds),
The process ID of the current process,
A seed value may be generated based on the value of several different parameters, such as the address of the current time variable and the last seed value used.

  After creating all variables, they are all multiplied by the last seed value. An XOR operator is applied to the current time variable, which is based on the bits for the current time shifted right by 11. In at least one embodiment, the seed value may be determined using an XOR operator to combine all four variables.

Background Generation After initialization, the RNG engine may start generating numbers on a separate thread. This thread can always run in the background, resulting in millions being discarded per second.

Generation of RNG Number (s) If a component of a hybrid arcade / wager-based game requires a random number, it can call the GetRandomNumberRange function one or more times (eg, depending on the number of reels). For example, for a three reel slot game, the GetRandomNumberRange function can be called three times (eg, one RNG call per reel).

  In some hybrid arcade / wager-based game embodiments, each time an NPC is spawned in the game, one or more calls to the RNG engine can occur. For example, if a new NPC is spawned in a hybrid arcade / bet-based game that uses a 3-reel virtual slot game to implement a bet-based game event, to obtain three different random numbers, A separate GetRandomNumberRange function call can be made to the RNG engine and three different random numbers can be used if the newly spawned NPC is destroyed (or damaged in some embodiments) / destroyed Represents a pre-determined outcome of a betting based 3-reel slot game event to be initiated.

  Similarly, in hybrid arcade / betting-based game embodiments that utilize symbols (eg, betting trigger object (s), etc.) to initiate betting-based gaming events, a new betting trigger symbol can be “spawned” into the gaming environment. Each time it is "or" or introduced, one or more calls to the RNG engine may occur. For example, when a new betting trigger symbol is introduced in a driving-type hybrid arcade / betting-based gaming environment that uses a 3-reel virtual slot game to implement betting-based gaming events, three different random numbers are obtained. For this reason, three separate GetRandomNumberRange function calls can be made to the RNG engine, and three different random numbers are initiated when the player character or vehicle interacts / interacts with the identified betting trigger symbol. Represents the pre-determined outcome of a betting-based 3-reel slot game event.

In at least one embodiment, the GetRandomNumberRange function may utilize two parameters representing, for example, a minimum value (eg, zero) and a maximum value (eg, 255). If a number is generated by the RNG engine, it may need to be scaled to fit between the minimum and maximum values. In one embodiment, each generated RNG number value may be automatically scaled by performing the following operations:
1. If the maximum value is increased by 1, so that it is later modified, the maximum number can be obtained.
2. Set the number limit equal to the difference between the minimum and maximum. This represents how many numbers we can generate.
3. Using integer division, we get the maximum number that our limit modifies equally to the maximum number of RNGs.
4). Generate one number from the RNG engine.
5. Check if the number is larger than our equally revised number. If this is not done, smaller numbers may appear more frequently than the larger numbers generated by the RNG engine generator. Comparing it with a large evenly modified number helps to ensure that each number has the same probability of being called by ignoring larger numbers.
6). If that number is greater than the number we modified equally, we discard it and generate another number.
7). Repeat steps 5 and 6 (above) until a number is found / identified.
8). Correct the identified number generated by our limits and add the minimum amount to it. This is the final RNG number.

Use of RNG Engine Number (s) In one embodiment, the three numbers generated in association with the spawn of the identified NPC (or betting trigger symbol) are securely encrypted to identify the identified NPC / wager Inside the trigger symbol, three RNG numbers are stored (or stored in an associated or linked manner) in the order in which they were generated.

  If the identified NPC is subsequently killed or destroyed (or damaged in some embodiments) or if the player character / vehicle interacts with the identified betting trigger symbol (such object Access and use (in order) the three stored RNG numbers to check the position of each reel. These positions are then compared to a mathematical model to obtain a prize value. Thereafter, assuming that no error is detected, the prize value and reel are displayed for viewing by the user.

  FIG. 1 shows a simplified block diagram of a specific example embodiment of a hybrid arcade / wager based (eg, “HAWG”) gaming system 100 that may be implemented via a computerized data network. As described in further detail herein, different embodiments of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game system may include a variety of different types of operations, functions, And / or may be configured, designed and / or operable to provide features. Further, as described in further detail herein, many of the various operations, functions, and / or features of the hybrid arcade / wager-based game system (s) disclosed herein may be implemented in a hybrid arcade. / Different types of benefits and / or benefits may be provided, enabled, or provided to different entities that interact with the betting based gaming system (s).

  According to different embodiments, at least some hybrid arcade / wager-based game system (s) are configured, designed, and / or operable to provide a number of different advantages and / or benefits. Acting to initiate and / or enable various different types of operations, functions, and / or features, such as, for example, one or more of those described and / or mentioned herein. It may be possible. According to different embodiments, at least some of the various functions, operations, operations, and activities performed by one or more component (s) of the hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming system are, for example, described herein. Initiated in response to detection of one or more conditions, events, and / or other criteria that satisfy one or more different types of minimum threshold criteria, such as one or more of those described and / or mentioned in the document obtain. According to different embodiments, at least some of the various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other features provided by the hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming system may include one or more client system (s) ), One or more system server (s), and / or combinations thereof. According to different embodiments, the hybrid arcade / bet-based gaming system 100 can be implemented and / or instantiated, for example, through the use of hardware and / or a combination of hardware and software. It may include components, devices, modules, processes, systems, etc. For example, as shown in the example embodiment of FIG. 1, a hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming system may include one or more types of systems, components, devices, processes, etc. described and / or referred to herein (eg, Or a combination thereof).

According to different embodiments, the hybrid arcade / betting-based game (eg, HAWG) system 100 may be implemented and / or instantiated, for example, by use of hardware and / or a combination of hardware and software, It may include multiple different types of components, devices, modules, processes, systems, etc. For example, as shown in the example embodiment of FIG. 1, a hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming system includes one or more of the following types of systems, components, devices, processes, etc. (eg, or combinations thereof): obtain:
The local casino system (s) 122 operable to perform and / or implement various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other features, such as those described or referred to herein. According to different embodiments, the one or more local casino system (s) 122 may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof):
o Casino Game System Server (s) 120-In at least one embodiment, the Casino Game System Server (s) are various types of functions, operations, operations, such as those described or referred to herein. It may be operable to perform and / or implement other features.
o Class 2 RNG system (s) / services operable to perform and / or implement various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other features, such as those described or referred to herein. 124). For example, in at least some embodiments, the class 2 RNG system (s) / service (s) 124 may provide the class 2 game type RNG results used by the hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming device to the hybrid arcade / Operable to dynamically generate and / or provide as “predetermined” RNG result (s) related to class 2 type bet-based game event (s) occurring on a betting-based gaming device obtain.
o Class 3 RNG system (s) / services operable to perform and / or implement various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other features, such as those described or referred to herein. 126). For example, in at least some embodiments, the class 3 RNG system (s) / service (s) 126 may provide the class 3 game type RNG results used by the hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming device to the hybrid arcade / Operable to dynamically generate and / or provide as “predetermined” RNG result (s) related to class 3 type bet-based game event (s) occurring on a betting-based gaming device obtain.
o Electronic game machine (s) (EGM) operable to perform and / or implement various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other features, such as those described or referred to herein. 128.
-Other game network (s).
A client computer system (s) 130 operable to perform and / or implement various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other features, such as those described or referred to herein.
A third party system (s) 150 operable to perform and / or implement various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other features, such as those described or referred to herein.
Internet & cellular network (s) 110.
Remote / Internet-based game service (s) operable to perform and / or implement various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other features, such as those described or referred to herein. 190.
According to different embodiments, the one or more remote / internet-based game service (s) 190 may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof):
o Class 2 RNG system (s) / services operable to perform and / or implement various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other features, such as those described or referred to herein. 194. For example, in at least some embodiments, the class 2 RNG system (s) / service (s) 194 may convert a class 2 game type RNG result used by a remote hybrid arcade / wager based gaming device to a hybrid type Operate to dynamically generate and / or provide as “predetermined” RNG result (s) related to class 2 type bet-based game event (s) occurring on an arcade / bet-based gaming device It can be.
o Class 3 RNG system (s) / services operable to perform and / or implement various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other features, such as those described or referred to herein. 196). For example, in at least some embodiments, the class 3 RNG system (s) / service (s) 196 provides a class 3 game type RNG result used by a remote hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming device to a hybrid type Operate to dynamically generate and / or provide as “predetermined” RNG result (s) related to class 3 type bet-based game event (s) occurring on an arcade / bet-based gaming device It can be.
o Remote database system (s) 180 operable to perform and / or implement various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other features, such as those described or referred to herein.
o Game server (s) 192 operable to perform and / or implement various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other features, such as those described or referred to herein.
o Remote system (s) / service (s) 170 may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof):
Content provider server / service Media streaming server / service Database storage / access / query server / service Financial transaction server / service Payment gateway server / service Electronic commerce server / service Event management / scheduling server / service .
Mobile device (s) 160—In at least one embodiment, the mobile device (s) may be configured with various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other such as those described or referred to herein. It may be operable to implement and / or implement features.
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  In at least one embodiment, the hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming system utilizes and / or generates a variety of different types of data and / or other types of information when performing certain tasks and / or operations. May be operable. This may include, for example, input data / information and / or output data / information. For example, in at least one embodiment, the hybrid arcade / bet-based gaming system is from one or more different types of sources, such as, for example, one or more local and / or remote memories, devices and / or systems. May be operable to access, process, and / or otherwise utilize the information. Additionally, in at least one embodiment, the hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming system may be stored, for example, in one or more local and / or remote devices and / or memory of the system. It may be operable to generate a type of output data / information. Examples of different types of input data / information and / or output data / information that may be accessed and / or utilized by a hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming system include one or more of those described and / or mentioned herein. Get, but not limited to them.

  According to certain embodiments, multiple instances or threads of a hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming system may be implemented and / or simultaneously by one or more processors and / or hardware and / or other combinations of hardware and software. Or you can get started. For example, in at least one embodiment, various aspects, features, and / or functions of a hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming system are described and / or referred to herein. It may be executed, implemented and / or initiated by one or more of devices, procedures, processes, etc.

  In at least one embodiment, a given instance of a hybrid arcade / bet-based gaming system may access and / or utilize information from one or more associated databases. In at least one embodiment, at least a portion of the database information may be accessed via communication with one or more local and / or remote memory devices. Examples of different types of data that may be accessed by a hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming system may include, but are not limited to, one or more of those described and / or mentioned herein.

  According to different embodiments, various to facilitate secure communication between devices in hybrid arcade / bet-based game system (s) and / or hybrid arcade / bet-based game network (s) Different types of encryption / decryption techniques can be used. Examples of various types of security techniques that may be used may include, but are not limited to, one or more of (eg, or a combination of) the following: random number generator, SHA-1 (eg, Secured Hashing algorithm) , MD2, MD5, DES (e.g., Digital Information Encryption Standard), 3DES (e.g., Triple DES), RC4 (e.g., Rive Cipher), ARC4 (e.g., related to RC4), TKIP (e.g., Temporary Key Integrity Protocol) , RC4), AES (eg, advanced encryption standards), RSA, DSA, DH, NTRU, and ECC (eg, elliptic curve cryptography), PKA (eg, secret key authentication), device specific secret key and others Encryption key data, SSL Do. Other anticipated security features include well-known hardware and / or software-based security components, and / or any other known or undeveloped security and / or hardware and hardware and / or It may include the use of encryption / decryption processes implemented in software.

  According to different embodiments, one or more different threads or instances of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game system may include one or more threads for triggering the start of at least one instance of the hybrid arcade / bet-based game system. It can be initiated in response to detecting one or more conditions or events that satisfy different types of minimum threshold criteria. Various examples of states or events that may trigger the initiation and / or implementation of one or more different threads or instances of a hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming system are one or more of those described and / or mentioned herein. Including, but not limited to.

  It will be appreciated that the hybrid arcade / bet-based game system of FIG. 1 is but one example from a wide range of hybrid arcade / bet-based game system embodiments that may be implemented. Other embodiments (not shown) of the hybrid arcade / bet-based game system have more, fewer, and / or different configurations than those shown in the example hybrid arcade / bet-based game system embodiment of FIG. It may contain elements / features.

  In general, the hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming techniques described herein may be implemented in hardware and / or hardware + software. For example, they can be implemented in an operating system kernel, in a separate user process, in a library package coupled to a network application, on a specially constructed machine, or on a network interface card. In particular embodiments, various aspects described herein may be implemented in software, such as an operating system, or in an application executing on the operating system.

  A hardware and / or hardware + software hybrid embodiment of the hybrid arcade / wager based gaming technology described herein is a general purpose programmable machine that is selectively activated or reconfigured by a computer program stored in memory. Can be implemented above. Such programmable machines may include, for example, mobile or handheld computing systems, PDAs, smartphones, notebook computers, tablets, netbooks, desktop computing systems, system servers, cloud computing systems, network devices, and the like.

  FIG. 2 illustrates an example block diagram of an electronic game system 200 in accordance with certain embodiments. The electronic gaming system 200 may include an electronic gaming device (eg, electronic gaming terminal, electronic gaming machine, betting-based gaming machine, etc.) 251 that may be coupled to the network 205 via a network link 210. The network 205 can be the Internet or a private network. One or more video streams may be received from EGD 251 at video / multimedia server 215. Video / multimedia server 215 may send one or more of these video streams to one or more of: mobile device 245, 255, electronic gaming device (eg, EGD) 251, and / or other remote electronic devices. . Video / multimedia server 215 may transmit these video streams over network link 210 and network 205.

  Electronic game system 200 may include a billing / transaction server 220, a game server 225, an authentication server 230, a player tracking server 235, a voucher server 240, and a search server 242.

  The billing / transaction server 220 accumulates, tracks, stores, and / or cashflows, voucher transactions, prize vouchers, loss vouchers, and / or other transaction data for casino managers and players. Or you can monitor. Transaction data may include the number of bets, the size of these bets, the data and time for these bets, the identity of the player who made these bets, and the frequency of bets. Billing / transaction server 220 may generate tax information associated with these bets. Billing / transaction server 220 may generate profit and loss reports for predetermined game options, accompanying game options, predetermined betting configurations, and / or outcome categories.

  Game server 225 may generate game options based on a predetermined betting configuration and / or outcome category. These game options may be predetermined game options, accompanying game options, and / or any other game options disclosed in this disclosure.

  The authentication server 230 may determine the voucher validity, player identification, and / or outcome for the game event.

  Player tracking server 235 may track player betting activity, player preferences (eg, language, drinks, fonts, sound levels, etc.). Based on the data obtained by the player tracking server 235, the player may be awarded for game rewards (eg, free play), promotions, and / or other prizes (eg, free meals, drinks, lodging, concerts, etc.). Can be qualified.

  Voucher server 240 may generate a voucher that may include data associated with the game option. For example, data related to the configuration may be generated. If there is a deadline, the information can be generated by the voucher server 240. The voucher can be physical (eg, paper) or digital.

  Search server 242 may implement a search for one or more game devices to obtain game data. The search server 242 may implement messaging functions, such as search, search state update, game state update, bet state update, bet confirmation, transfer confirmation, and / or other data related to the player's account. An associated message may be sent to a third party (eg, a player). The message can take the form of a text display on a gaming device, a pop-up window, a text message, an email, a voice message, a video message, and the like. Search server 242 may implement a betting function, which may be an automatic betting mechanism. These functions of search server 242 may be integrated into one or more servers.

  Search server 242 may include one or more search structures, one or more search algorithms, and / or any other search mechanism. In general, the search structure determines which hybrid arcade / bet-based game was paid most during the period, which hybrid arcade / bet-base game held the most money from the player during the period, and which hybrid type Which arcade / bet base game is the most popular (eg top game), which hybrid arcade / bet base game is least popular, which hybrid arcade / bet base game has the most bet amount during the period Which hybrid arcade / betting base game has the highest bet volume, which hybrid arcade / betting base game is more unstable during the period (for example, variability, such as betting quantity, betting amount, payment, etc.) Or deviations from statistical standards) and the like It may cover. The search may also be associated with a location query, a time query, and / or a people query.

  The search structure may be a predetermined search structure. For example, the method initiates a search for a second device, and then searches for the second device, then the third device, and the Nth device based on one or more search parameters (eg, trigger event). Can do. In one example, the search may end once one or more trigger events are determined. In another example, the search may end once data has been received from a predetermined number (eg, 1, 2, 10, 100, all) of devices. In another example, the search may be based on a predetermined number of devices to search along with a predetermined number of search results to be acquired. In this example, the search structure may be a minimum of 10 devices to search along with a minimum of 5 game options to determine.

  In another example, the search structure may be based on one or more specific game types and / or themes (eg, second person shooting type, second person rail type, TV theme, movie theme, multiplayer type, etc.). The search structure may search for one or more of these games.

  In another example, the search structure may include player preferences, historical transaction history, player input, specific games, specific EGD, specific casinos, specific locations within casinos, game results over time, payment over time, and Based on / or any other criteria.

  The search algorithm can be a dynamic search program, which can be modified based on one or more past results. In one example, the search algorithm may cause a particular trigger event to occur with a 90% success rate on the second EGD, a 10% success rate on the second EGD, and 50% on the third EGD. It can be determined that it occurs with a success rate and on the fourth EGD with a success rate of 70%. The search algorithm may generate a search priority based on the probability of success, where the second EGD is searched second, the fourth EGD is searched second, and the third EGD is third. The second EGD is searched for the fourth time. The search algorithm may utilize any dynamic feedback procedure to enhance current and / or future search results.

  FIG. 3 shows a network diagram of an example embodiment of a game network 300 that may be configured or designed to implement various hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming technologies described and / or referred to herein. As described in further detail herein, different embodiments of a game network are configured to provide a variety of different types of operations, functions, and / or features that are generally associated with game network technology, It may be designed and / or operable. Further, as described in further detail herein, many of the various operations, functions, and / or features of the game network (s) and / or game system (s) disclosed herein are: Different types of benefits and / or benefits may be provided, enabled, or provided to different entities that interact with the game network (s).

According to different embodiments, at least some game network (s) may be configured, designed, and / or operable to provide several different advantages and / or benefits, and / or For example, it may be operable to initiate and / or enable a variety of different types of operations, functions, and / or features, such as one or more of the following (eg, or a combination thereof):
Allow real-world casino venues to provide opportunities for their players safely and legally / allow players to participate in online or network-based betting-based gaming sessions. Examples of various types of games that may be played may include, but are not limited to, one or more hybrid arcade / wager based game (s) such as those described and / or mentioned herein. .
Allow casino venues to provide opportunities for their players / Allow players to participate in live, multiplayer, betting-based, arcade-style video games, different casinos, different locations, and / or Enable players from different EGDs to compete against each other in a multiplayer, hybrid arcade / betting based gaming environment. In at least one embodiment, players can be located in the same and / or remote gaming venues connected via a wide area network such as the Internet, cellular network, VPN, cloud-based network.
Utilize live electronic gaming equipment dealers and customer attendants to conduct betting based arcade style video games.
Electronic game devices (eg, EGD) are deployed in different physical casino venues and utilize EGD to allow casino players / players to participate in betting based arcade style video games.
Players may be allowed to manually switch or change their opponents (eg, in head-up game play).
Players can be automatically switched to play with different opponents (eg automatic switching function; useful for tournament play).
The gaming system may perform automatic player matching in tournaments (eg, based on various criteria such as skill level, experience, randomness, social relationships, etc.). In at least one embodiment, a multi-character network connection between a variety of different (eg, different geographical locations) casino venues may be implemented and utilized to facilitate remote player combinations and / or participation by remote players. Can be done.
In at least one embodiment, a central information center may be utilized for financial transactions related to hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming sessions (eg, player account deposits, withdrawals, payments, credit lines, etc.).
• For hybrid arcade / bet-based game sessions, for example: to comply with rules, regulations or jurisdiction requirements to limit time per play, amount per bet, maximum bet, game play speed, etc. Various types of game play rules may be implemented and automatically enforced, such as rules imposed on. For example, in one embodiment, if a player fails to place a bet within an allotted time interval, the system may be configured or designed to automatically enter a default bet for that player.

According to different embodiments, the game network 300 may be implemented with a plurality of different types of components, devices, modules that may be implemented and / or instantiated, for example, through the use of hardware and / or a combination of hardware and software. , Processes, systems, and the like. For example, as shown in the example embodiment of FIG. 3, a game network may include one or more of the following types of systems, components, devices, processes, etc. (or combinations thereof):
Display system server (s) 304. In at least one embodiment, the display system server (s) display and / or present on one or more EGDs (eg, or in one or more groups of EGDs), dealer displays, administrator displays, etc. It may be configured or designed to implement and / or facilitate management of content to be processed (eg, graphics, images, text, video charges, etc.).
EGD multimedia system server (s) 305. In at least one embodiment, the table multimedia system server (s), for example, content to be streamed or provided to one or more EGDs (eg, or to one or more groups of EGDs) (eg, graphics) Image, text, video fee, audio feed, etc.) may be configured or designed to facilitate, implement and / or facilitate management.
Messaging system server (s) 306 In at least one embodiment, the messaging system server (s) manages messaging and / or other communications between various systems, components, devices, EGDs, players, dealers, and administrators of the gaming network. May be configured or designed to implement and / or facilitate.
Mobile system server (s) 308. In at least one embodiment, the mobile system server (s) is, for example: a player-managed mobile device (eg, smartphone, PDA, tablet, mobile computer), a casino-managed mobile device (eg, mobile gaming device), etc. Can be configured or designed to implement and / or facilitate management of communication and / or data exchange with various types of mobile devices.
Financial system server (s) 312 In at least one embodiment, the financial system server (s) implements and / or implements tracking, management, reporting, and storage of financial data and financial transactions associated with one or more hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming sessions. Can be configured or designed to facilitate. For example, at least some financial system server (s) may be configured or designed to track game charges (eg, deposits, withdrawals) for virtual hybrid arcade / wager-based games being played, It may also be configured or designed to process various financial transactions associated with wagers and payments. For example, in at least one embodiment, the financial server may be configured or designed to monitor each remote player's account information and is associated with each player's account and an active game server (eg, a player's game session). ) Can also be managed or processed.
Player tracking system server (s) 314 In at least one embodiment, the player tracking system server (s) implements and / or facilitates management and exchange of player tracking information associated with one or more EGDs, hybrid arcade / wager based gaming sessions, etc. May be configured or designed to. In at least one embodiment, the player tracking system server may include at least one database that keeps track of each player's hand, win / loss, wager amount, player preferences, etc. within the network. In at least one embodiment, the presentation and / or awarding of promotions, bonuses, rewards, achievements, etc. may be based on the player's play pattern, time, selected game, wager amount for each game type, and the like. The player tracking system server may also assist in establishing player preferences, which the casino: awardes to players a reward ticket (eg, loyalty points); determines which promotion (s) are appropriate; Support promotional efforts to generate bonuses;
Data tracking & analysis system (s) 318. In at least one embodiment, the data tracking and analysis system (s) may be configured or designed to implement and / or facilitate game data management and analysis. For example, in one embodiment, the data tracking and analysis system (s) may be configured or designed to aggregate multi-site hybrid arcade / wager-based game trends, local wins, jackpots, etc.
Game system server (s) (eg, 322, 324). In at least one embodiment, different game servers may be configured or designed specifically for one or more specially specified type (s) of game (s). Each game server may have game logic for hosting one or more virtual hybrid arcade / wager-based sessions. At least some game server (s) may be used for game hybrids (eg, deposits, for virtual hybrid arcade / wager-based games being played and / or to update the financial server at the end of each game. It may also be possible to track withdrawals. The game server (s) may also be operable to generate EGD graphic primitives (eg, game virtual objects and game states), as well as game state changes (eg, new cards being dealt by the player It may be operable to update the EGD if an ante is increased, a player folded / busted, etc.) can be detected.
Jurisdiction / regulatory monitoring & implementation system (s) 350. In at least one embodiment, the jurisdiction / regulatory monitoring & enforcement system (s) handles tracking, monitoring, reporting, and implementation of specific regulatory requirements related to betting-based gameplay activities in one or more jurisdictions. May be configured or designed to.
Authentication & verification system (s) 352. According to different embodiments, the authentication and verification system (s) may be configured or designed to determine and / or authenticate the identity of the current player in a given EGD. For example, in one embodiment, the current player may be required to perform a login process at the EGD to access one or more features. Alternatively, the EGD is, for example, scanning a barcode on a player tracking card, an RFID tag or badge that provides a wireless signal to the EGD to determine the identity of the current player, worn by the current player, It may be adapted to automatically determine the identity of the current player based on one or more external signals. In at least one embodiment, it may be incorporated into the EGD to prevent unauthorized players from participating in certain types of activities in the EGD. In some embodiments, the authentication and verification system (s) may include various types of hardware and / or software configurations, game play information, wagering, such as, for example, hardware / software components residing on a remote EGD. It may be configured or designed to authenticate and / or verify information, player information and / or identification and the like. Examples of various authentication and / or verification components are set forth in US Pat. No. 6,620,047 entitled “ELECTRONIC GAMING APPARATUS HAVING AUTHENTICATION DATA SETS”, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes. In the issue.
-Casino venue (eg 330, 340). In at least one embodiment, each casino venue may correspond to a real world physical casino located at a particular geographic location. In some embodiments, some of the plurality of different casino venues may be affiliated with each other (eg, Harrah's Las Vegas, Harrah's London). In other embodiments, at least some of the plurality of different casino venues do not share a partnership with each other.
An electronic game device (eg, EGD) 332, 334, 336, 342, 344, 346; As described in further detail herein, EGD allows players to participate in betting-based arcade-style video game sessions (eg, and / or other types of hybrid arcade / betting-based game sessions). It can be configured or designed to facilitate and enable. Different EGDs may be physically located at one or more different casino venues and connected via a communication network. In some embodiments, the EGD may be implemented as a stationary machine. In some embodiments, at least some EGDs may be implemented using mobile devices (eg, tablets, smartphones, laptops, PCs, and the like).
Internet, cellular, and WAN network (s) 310
Game history server (s) 364. In at least one embodiment, the game history server (s) is configured for all (eg, or selected) game types and games for all (eg, or selected) hybrid arcade / wager-based games. It can be configured or designed to track the play history. In some embodiments, the game history server “plays” in the case of a dispute between a player and a casino, eg, step by step based on a previously stored game state, for example, a game in dispute. It may also assist the casino manager by providing capabilities (eg, by virtually recreating game events). Such conflict resolution capability is a desirable feature in a hybrid arcade / bet based game event environment.
-Remote database system (s) that may be operable to store and provide access to, for example, the various types of information and data described herein.
Remote system server (s) / service (s) may include, but are not limited to, for example, one or more of the following (eg, or a combination thereof):
Content provider server / service Media streaming server / service Database storage / access / query server / service Financial transaction server / service Payment gateway server / service Electronic commerce server / service Event management / scheduling server / service .
-Mobile gaming device (s) 336, 346-In at least one embodiment, the mobile device (s) are those described or referred to herein (eg, illustrated and / or described in connection with FIG. 6). Etc.) may be operable to perform and / or implement various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other features.

  According to particular embodiments, a variety of different game states may be used to characterize the state of current and / or past events occurring (eg, or have occurred) in a given EGD. . For example, in one embodiment, at any given time during the game, the state of game play (eg, and / or other related events, eg, EGD operational mode) at that particular time is characterized. The current game state that is valid for converting to can be used. In at least one embodiment, multiple different states may be used to characterize different states or events that occur in EGD at any given time. In one embodiment, when faced with an ambiguous game state, the single state embodiment forces a decision so that one valid game state is selected. In a multi-state embodiment, multiple possible game states may exist simultaneously at any given time during the game, and the EGD will analyze different game states at any point in time or at the end of the game. , One of them may be selected based on certain criteria. Thus, for example, when faced with an ambiguous game state, the multi-state embodiment (s) allows all potential game states to exist and proceed, resulting in one game state Postpone the decision to select until a later point in the game. Multiple game state embodiment (s) may also be more effective in processing ambiguous data or game state scenarios.

  According to particular embodiments, a variety of different entities may be used (eg, alone or in combination) to track the progress of game state occurring in a given game EGD. Examples of such entities are one or more of the following (eg, or a combination thereof): master controller system, display system, game system, local game tracking component (s), remote game tracking component (s), etc. , But not limited to. Examples of various game tracking components may include: automatic sensors, manually operated sensors, video cameras, intelligent card shooters, RFID reader / writers, RFID tagged chips, object display machine readable codes / patterns, etc. Not limited to.

According to certain embodiments, a local game tracking component in an EGD automatically monitors game play activity at that EGD and / or transitions from one state of a game state to another. It may be operable to automatically identify important events that can be triggered as game progress. Depending on the type of game being played on the game platform, examples of possible significant events may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following (eg, or a combination thereof):
• Start of a new hybrid arcade / bet-based game session;
• End of the current hybrid arcade / bet-based game session;
-Start of virtual slot wheel rotation;
・ Game start event;
・ Game end event;
Detection of an event to trigger the start of a betting-based event (eg, destroying a zombie on the screen, triggering the rotation of a virtual slot reel, and subsequent payment / credit awarding);
Detection of an event to trigger the end of a betting base event (eg slot wheel rotation, etc.);
Detection of an event to trigger the start of a stochastic game play event;
Detection of an event to trigger the end of a stochastic game play event;
The start of the initial betting period;
The end of the initial betting period;
The start of the subsequent betting period;
The end of the subsequent betting period;
・ Start of payment period;
・ End of payment period;
·etc.

  4, 5, 6, and 14 are used to facilitate, enable, initiate, and / or implement one or more of the hybrid arcade / wager-based game aspects described herein. FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of different example embodiments of an electronic gaming machine (eg, EGM) or electronic gaming device (“EGD”) that may be played.

  FIG. 4 shows a block diagram 400 of an electronic gaming device 400, according to certain embodiments. The electronic game device 400 may include a processor 402, a memory 404, a network interface 422, an input device 428, and a display 426.

  The processor 402 may generate a game option based on a predetermined betting configuration and / or outcome category. The predetermined betting configuration may utilize more than one outcome category for generating game options at processor 402. A pre-determined betting configuration may combine any result category for a game option with any other result category.

  The processor 402 provides game options that are constructed such that the game options are associated with more than one EGD. The processor 402 may generate accompanying game options and / or pre-determined game options. Accompanying game option 410 may be constructed such that a bet is activated when a trigger event occurs over one or more game events, racing events, and / or sports events.

  The network interface 422 allows the electronic game device 400 to, for example, video / multimedia server (s), billing / transaction server (s), game server (s), authentication server (s), player tracking server (s). Communication with a remote device / system, such as voucher server (s).

  Input device 428 may be a mechanical button, an electronic button, a touch screen, a microphone, a camera, an optical scanner, or any combination thereof. The input device 428 changes the electronic gaming device 400 (e.g., sound level, Change the composition, font, language, etc.), select a movie or music, select the type of content to display on the primary and / or auxiliary screen (s), or any combination thereof Can be used.

  Arcade style game engine 442 may be configured or designed to manage the arcade style game play portion (or entertainment portion) of a hybrid arcade / betting base game.

  The betting base game engine 444 may be configured or designed to manage the betting based event portion (s) of a hybrid arcade / wager based game.

  Random number generator (RNG) engine 446 may include software and / or hardware algorithms and / or processes that can be used to generate random results, and generates betting-based game event results by a betting-based game engine. At least a portion of which may correspond to a pre-determined betting-based game event outcome (as described in further detail below).

  Display 426 may show a video stream from one or more gaming devices, game objects from one or more gaming devices, computer-generated graphics, predetermined game options, and / or accompanying game options.

  The memory 404 can include various memory modules 440. Memory 404 by various memory modules 440 includes future betting module 406, pre-determined game option module 408, accompanying game option module 410, verification module 412, verification module 414, voucher module 416, reporting module 418, maintenance Module 420, player tracking preferences module 424, search module 430, and account module 432 may be included.

  Future betting module 406 may store data related to a predetermined betting configuration. The processor 402 may utilize data in the future betting module 406 to generate predetermined game options and / or accompanying game options. Any other processor (eg, game server 225, any virtual game server, etc.) may implement these functions of processor 402.

  The predetermined game option module 408 may store data related to the predetermined game options that may be provided to the player.

  The accompanying game option module 410 may store data related to the accompanying game options that may be provided to the player.

  The confirmation module 412 may utilize the data received from the voucher, the transaction history of the voucher (eg, a voucher whose owner has changed in the secondary market), and / or the player's identity to confirm the value of the voucher. In another example, the confirmation module 412 may utilize game event data along with the voucher data to confirm the value of the voucher.

  The validation module 414 may utilize the data received from the voucher to confirm the validity of the voucher.

  Voucher module 416 may store data related to generated vouchers, redeemed vouchers, purchased vouchers, and / or sold vouchers.

  Reporting module 418 includes electronic gaming device 400, electronic gaming system (s), hybrid arcade / wager based game (s), video stream, game object, credit device (s), identification device (s), etc. A report related to the performance of the

  In one implementation, the reporting module 418 may reside on a central server and aggregate real-time statistics on betting activity in one or more hybrid arcade / bet-based games at one or more participating casinos. And can be generated. Aggregated betting statistics show trends (eg, per game type, aggregate daily betting quantity and betting amount per casino), top paying top games, top paying tops, searches most used by players Most popular hybrid arcade / betting base game (s) by structure, betting volume, most explored games, least paid hybrid arcade / betting base game (s), weekly trend, monthly trend , And other statistics related to gameplay, betting, people, location, and searching.

  Information and statistics generated by server-based reporting module 418 can be displayed publicly or privately. For example, popular trends and statistics on betting volumes and betting amounts for the top 10 hybrid arcade / betting base games allow casinos to review and determine which games, where and when to play, etc. It can be displayed publicly on the display system. Such public display of general statistics can also be posted on the Internet and sent as text, email, or multimedia message to the player's smartphone, tablet, desktop computer, etc. In another example, trending and statistical information can be distributed privately to privileged players, such as casino club members.

  Maintenance module 420 may track any maintenance implemented on electronic gaming device 400 and / or electronic gaming system 200. The maintenance module 420 may schedule preventive maintenance and / or request service calls based on device failures.

  Player tracking preferences module 424 may store and track data associated with player preferences.

  Search module 430 may include one or more search structures, one or more search algorithms, and / or any other search mechanism. The search structure may be a predetermined search structure. For example, the method initiates a search for a second device, and then searches for the second device, then the third device, and the Nth device based on one or more search parameters (eg, trigger event). Can do. In one example, the search may end once one or more trigger events are determined. In another example, the search may end once data has been received from a predetermined number (eg, 1, 2, 10, 100, all) of devices. In another example, the search may be based on a predetermined number of devices to search along with a predetermined number of search results to be acquired. In this example, the search structure may be a minimum of 10 devices to search along with a minimum of 5 game options to determine.

  In another example, the search structure may be based on one or more specific games (eg, baccarat table, roulette table, blackjack table, poker table, craps table, Sic Bo table, etc.). The search structure may search for one or more of these games.

  In another example, the search structure may include player preferences, historical transaction history, player input, specific hybrid arcade / bet-based games or game types, specific EGD, specific casino, specific location within the casino, duration Over game results, payment over time, and / or any other criteria. The search algorithm can be a dynamic search program, which can be modified based on one or more past results, as described above.

  In another example, the search algorithm may generate search priority based on the probability of success, various events and / or states, as described above. In some embodiments, the search algorithm may utilize any dynamic feedback procedure to enhance current and / or future search results.

  Account module 432 may include data related to account balances, betting limits, number of bets made, credit limits, any other player information, and / or any other account information.

  Data from the account module 432 may be utilized to determine whether a wager can be accepted. For example, if the search determines a triggering event, the device and / or system may make this bet based on one or more of a bet amount, bet number, bet limit, account balance, and / or any other criteria. It can be determined whether or not to allow.

  In at least one embodiment, at least some of the modules described in block diagram 400 may reside locally within gaming terminal 400. However, in at least some embodiments, the functions performed by these modules may be implemented in one or more remote servers. For example, modules 406-420 and 424 may each reside on a remote server and communicate with gaming terminal 400 via a network interface, such as Ethernet, in a local or wide area network topology. In some implementations, these servers may be physical servers in the data center. In some other implementations, these servers may be virtualized. In still some other implementations, the functions performed by these modules may be implemented as web services. For example, the predetermined game option module 408 can be implemented in software as a web service provider. The gaming terminal 400 may make a service request over the web for available pre-determined betting options to be displayed. Regardless of how the modules and their respective functions are implemented, the interoperability with game terminal 400 is seamless.

  In one implementation, the reporting module 418 may reside on a central server and aggregate real-time statistics on betting activity in one or more hybrid arcade / bet-based games at one or more participating casinos. And can be generated. Aggregated betting statistics show trends (eg, per game type, aggregate daily wagers and betting amounts per casino), top paying top games, top paying top EGD, search most used by players Most popular hybrid arcade / wager-based game (s) by structure, bet volume, most explored game (s), least paid EGD, weekly, monthly, and gameplay, betting , People, location, and other statistics related to the search.

  Information and statistics generated by server-based reporting module 418 can be displayed publicly or privately. For example, popular trends and statistics on betting volumes and betting amounts for the top 10 hybrid arcade / betting base games allow casinos to review and determine which games, where and when to play, etc. It can be displayed publicly on the display system. Such public display of general statistics can also be posted on the Internet and sent as text, email, or multimedia message to the player's smartphone, tablet, desktop computer, etc. In another example, trending and statistical information can be distributed privately to privileged players, such as casino club members.

  FIG. 5 is a simplified block diagram of an exemplary intelligent multiplayer electronic gaming system 500 according to certain embodiments. In some embodiments, game system 500 may be implemented as a game server. In other embodiments, the gaming system 500 may be implemented as an electronic game machine (eg, EGM) or an electronic game device (eg, EGD).

As illustrated in the embodiment of FIG. 5, gaming system 500 includes at least one processor 510, at least one interface 506, and memory 516. Additionally, as shown in the example embodiment of FIG. 5, game system 500 includes at least one master game controller 512, multi-touch sensor and display system 590, a plurality of peripheral components 550, and, for example, Includes various other components, devices, systems, such as one or more (eg, or combinations thereof):
Arcade style game engine (s) 541;
A betting-based game engine (s) 543;
-RNG engine (s) 545;
A candle control system, which may include, for example, a function for determining and / or controlling the appearance of one or more candles;
-Responder 554;
A wireless communication component 556;
A game chip / wager token tracking component 570;
A game state tracking component 574;
Movement / gesture analysis and interpretation component 584;
An audio / video processor 583, which may include functions for detecting, analyzing and / or managing various types of audio and / or video information relating to various activities in the gaming system, for example;
Various interfaces 506b (eg, for communicating with other devices, components, systems, etc.);
-Tournament Manager 575;
-Sensor 560;
One or more cameras 562;
One or more microphones 563;
-Secondary display (s) 535a;
An input device 530a;
A motion / gesture detection component 551;
-Peripheral device 550;

  Arcade style game engine (s) 541 may be configured or designed to manage the arcade style game play portion (or entertainment portion) of a hybrid arcade / betting base game.

  The bet-based game engine (s) 543 may be configured or designed to manage the bet-based game event portion (s) of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game.

  Random number generator (RNG) engine (s) 545 may include software and / or hardware algorithms and / or processes that may be used to generate random results, and bet-based games by betting-based game engines. It can be used to generate an event result, at least a portion of which can correspond to a pre-determined betting-based game event result (as described in more detail below).

  The monetary payment manager 522 may provide an appropriate monetary payment (distributed to the player (s) based on the results of betting-based game events that are initiated during the play of one or more hybrid arcade / bet-based games ( May be configured or designed to include functionality for determining (if any).

  The non-monetary payment manager 524 may select the appropriate non-money that will be awarded or distributed to the player (s) based on the results of betting-based game events that are initiated during the play of one or more hybrid arcade / wager-based games. It may be configured or designed to include functionality for determining monetary payment (s) (if any).

  One or more cameras (eg, 562) may be used to monitor, stream, and / or record image content and / or video content associated with a person or object in the field of view of each camera. For example, in at least one embodiment where the gaming system is implemented as an EGD, the camera 562 is used to generate a live, real-time video feed for a player (eg, or other person) currently interacting with the EGD. Can be done. In some embodiments, the camera 562 can be used to verify a user's identity (eg, by authenticating detected facial features) and / or of a user or player interacting with a gaming system. It can be used to monitor or track facial expressions and / or eye movements.

In at least one embodiment, display system 590 may include one or more of the following (eg, or a combination thereof):
-EGD controller 591;
Multi-point detection device (s) 592 (eg, multi-touch surface sensor / component);
Display device (s) 595;
Input / touch surface 596;
·etc.

  According to various embodiments, the display surface (s) 595 may include one or more display screens that utilize various types of display technologies, such as, for example, one or more of the following (eg, or a combination thereof). Can include: LCD (eg, liquid crystal display), plasma, OLED (eg, organic EL display), TOLED (eg, transparent organic EL display), flexible (eg, F) OLED, active matrix (eg, AM) OLED, Simple matrix (eg, PM) OLED, phosphorescent (eg, PH) OLED, SED (eg, surface conduction electron-emitting device display), EPD (eg, electrophoretic display), FED (eg, field emission display) And / or other suitable display technology. The EPD display may be provided by E-ink, Cambridge, Massachusetts. An OLED display of the type listed above may be provided by Universal Display Corporation, Ewing, NJ, USA.

In at least one embodiment, the master game controller 512 may include one or more of the following (eg, or a combination thereof):
An authentication / verification component 544;
A device driver 552;
A logical device 513 that may include one or more processors 510;
One or more of the following (eg, or a combination thereof): memory 516, which may include configuration software 514, non-volatile memory 519, EPROMS 508, RAM 509, association 518 between display and configuration software, etc .;
An interface 506;
·etc.

In at least one embodiment, peripheral device 550 may include one or more of the following (eg, or a combination thereof):
A power distribution component 558;
Non-volatile memory 519a (eg, and / or other types of memory);
Invoice acceptor 553;
・ Ticket I / O555;
Player tracking I / O 557;
A meter 559 (eg a hard and / or soft meter);
-Meter detection circuit 559a;
Processor (s) 510a;
Interface (s) 506a;
-Display (s) 535;
・ Independent security system 561;
-Door detection switch 567;
-Candles 571;
An input device 530;
·etc.

  In one implementation, the processor 510 and the master game controller 512 are contained within a logic device 513 surrounded by a logic device housing. The processor 510 may, for example: a) communicate with a remote source, such as a server storing authentication information or a game, via a communication interface 506; b) a signal read by the interface by software or memory in the game system Converting to a format corresponding to what is used; c) accessing memory to configure or reconfigure game parameters in memory according to the indicia read from the device; d) interfaces, various Communicating with peripheral devices and / or I / O devices; e) operating peripheral devices such as, for example, card readers, paper ticket readers; f) various I / O, such as, for example, display 535, input device 530, etc. Operating the O device It may include any conventional processor or logic device configured to execute software that enables a variety of configurations and reconfiguration tasks such as. For example, the processor 510 may send a message containing game play information to the display 535 to notify the player of game play / event information, betting information, and / or other desired information.

  In at least one embodiment, the gaming system is a card reader such as that used with a credit card to enable or require player identification associated with card game play and associated recording of game activity. Or other identification code reader. Such a player identification interface can be implemented in the form of various commercially available magnetic card readers for reading player specific identification information. Player-specific information can be a specially configured card issued by a casino or a magnetically encoded credit that is frequently used by national credit agencies such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, or banks and other institutions. Can be provided on card or debit card.

  The gaming system may include other types of participant identification mechanisms that may use a fingerprint image, an eye vascular image reader, or other suitable biometric information to confirm the player's identity. Such personalized identification information can also be used to confirm credit usage of smart cards, responders, and / or a player's personal player input device (eg, UID).

  The gaming system 500 also includes a memory 516 that may include, for example, volatile memory (eg, RAM 509), non-volatile memory 519 (eg, disk memory, FLASH memory, EPROM, etc.), unusable memory (eg, EPROM 508), etc. Including. The memory may be, for example: 1) configuration software 514 such as all parameters and settings for a game playable on the gaming system; 2) an association 518 between the configuration display read from the device and one or more parameters and settings 3) a communication protocol that allows the processor 510 to communicate with peripherals and I / O devices 4) configured to store game software related information (eg, game software related information and memory configured or Secondary memory storage devices 515, such as non-volatile memory devices, which may be used to store various audio files and games that are not currently used and activated in the reconfiguration; 5) the game system is local and non-local It is possible to communicate with other devices using such a protocol. Communication transport protocols (for example, TCP / IP, USB, FireWire, IEEE1394, Bluetooth, IEEE802.11x (for example, IEEE802.11 standard), hiperlan / 2, HomeRF, etc.) Can be configured or designed. In one embodiment, the master game controller 512 communicates using a serial communication protocol. A few examples of serial communication protocols that can be used to communicate with a master game controller include USB, RS-232 and Netplex (eg, proprietary protocols developed by IGT (Reno, Nevada, USA)) Not limited to them.

  The plurality of device drivers 552 can be stored in the memory 516. Examples of different types of device drivers may include device drivers for game system components, device drivers for game system components, and the like. Typically, the device driver 552 utilizes some type of communication protocol that allows communication with a particular physical device. The device driver abstracts the hardware implementation of the device. For example, a device driver can be written for each type of card reader that can potentially be connected to the gaming system. Examples of communication protocols used to implement device drivers include Netplex, USB, Serial, Ethernet, Firewire, I / O debuncer, Direct Memory Map, Serial, PCI, Parallel, RF, Bluetooth ™, Range wireless communication (eg, the use of near field magnetism), 802.11 (eg, WiFi), and the like. Netplex is a proprietary IGT standard, but others are open standards. According to a particular embodiment, when one type of particular device is exchanged with another type of particular device, a new device driver is stored in memory by the processor 510 to enable communication with that device. 516 can be loaded. For example, one type of card reader in gaming system 500 may be replaced with a second type of card reader, in which case device drivers for both card readers are stored in memory 516.

  In some embodiments, software units stored in memory 516 may be upgraded as needed. For example, if the memory 516 is a hard drive, a new game, game options, various new parameters, new settings for existing parameters, new settings for new parameters, device drivers, and new communication processes are transferred from the master game controller 512. Or it can be uploaded to memory from some other external device. As another example, if the memory 516 includes a CD / DVD drive that includes a CD / DVD designed or configured to store game options, parameters, and settings, the software stored in the memory may be the second Can be upgraded by replacing one CD / DVD with a second CD / DVD. In yet another example, if memory 516 uses one or more flash memory 519 or EPROM 508 designed or configured to store games, game options, parameters, settings, in a flash and / or EPROM memory unit The software stored in can be upgraded by replacing one or more memory units with new memory units containing the upgraded software. In another embodiment, one or more memory devices, such as a hard drive, may be employed in the game software download process from the remote software server.

  In some embodiments, the game system 500 authenticates / verifies specified game system components, such as, for example, hardware components, software components, firmware components, information stored in the game system memory 516. Various authentication / verification components 544 that may be used to do so may also be included. Examples of various authentication / verification components can be found in US Pat. No. 6,620,047 entitled “ELECTRONIC GAMING APPARATUS HAVING AUTHENTICATION DATA SETS”, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes. It has been described.

  The sensor 560 may include, for example, an optical sensor, a pressure sensor, an RF sensor, an infrared sensor, a motion sensor, an audio sensor, an image sensor, a thermal sensor, a biometric sensor, and the like. As mentioned above, such sensors may be, for example: the presence of game chips placed in the player's betting zone and / or the detection of monetary amount; the presence of game chips in the player's personal space and / or the monetary amount. Detection (eg, in real time); and the like.

  In one implementation, at least a portion of sensor 560 and / or input device 530 may be implemented in the form of touch keys selected from various commercially available touch keys used to provide electrical control signals. Alternatively, some of the touch keys may be implemented in another form that is a touch sensor, such as that provided by a touch screen display. For example, in at least one embodiment, the game system player may allow the player to use his / her touch keys and / or other player control sensors / buttons to make his / her game play decisions / instructions (eg, and / or other inputs). ) May be included in the EGD. Alternatively, such an input function may also be used to allow a player to provide input to other devices in the casino game network (eg, a player tracking system, side betting system, etc.).

  The wireless communication component 556 has a different architecture and is, for example: 802.11 (eg, WiFi), 802.15 (eg, including Bluetooth ™), 802.16 (eg, WiMax), 802 .22, may include one or more communication interfaces utilizing various protocols such as cellular standards such as CDMA, CDMA2000, WCDMA, radio frequency (eg, RFID), infrared, near field magnetic communication protocols, and the like. A communication link may transmit electrical, electromagnetic or optical signals that carry digital data streams or analog signals representing various types of information.

  An example of a near field communication protocol is ECMA-340 “Near Field Communication—Interfaces and Protocols (eg NFCIP-1)” published by ECMA International (eg www.ecma-international.org). , Incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes. For example, the near-field magnetic communication protocol, the near-field RF communication protocol, and / or the allowable radius of communication between at least five devices using such a wireless communication protocol with relative accuracy (eg, centimeters, inches, feet, meters, etc.) It will be appreciated that other types of near field communication protocols may be used, including other wireless protocols that provide the ability to control (in the order of).

  The power distribution component 558 can include, for example, a component or device operable to provide wireless power to other devices. For example, in one implementation, power distribution component 558 may include a magnetic induction system that is adapted to provide wireless power to one or more portable UIDs in a gaming system. In one implementation, the UID docking area may include a power distribution component that can recharge a UID disposed within the UID docking area without requiring metal-to-metal contact.

  In at least one embodiment, the motion / gesture detection component (s) 551 can be configured or designed to detect player motion and / or gestures and / or other input data from the player. In some embodiments, each gaming system may have its own respective motion / gesture detection component (s). In other embodiments, the motion / gesture detection component (s) 551 may be implemented as a separate subsystem of a gaming system that is not associated with any particular gaming system or device.

FIG. 14 illustrates an example block diagram of an alternative embodiment of an electronic gaming machine that may be configured or designed to implement one or more of the hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming aspects described herein. As shown in the example embodiment of FIG. 14, the electronic gaming machine 1400 may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following component (s) (or combinations thereof):
One or more display (s) (1404, 1406).
HID I / O component (s) (1410, 1414).
Payment I / O component (s) (1408).
Cash / credit / coin I / O component (s) (1412).
CPU / processor (s) / game controller (s) (1420).
-Memory (1424).
One or more graphics processor (s) (GPU) (1418).
RNG I / O component (s) (1422, 1428).
Other I / O component (s) (1416, 1426).
• Interface (s) for one or more external services (1430).

  FIG. 6 illustrates a simplified block diagram of an exemplary mobile gaming device 600 in accordance with certain embodiments. In at least one embodiment, one or more players may participate in a betting based arcade style video game session using a mobile gaming device. In at least some embodiments, the mobile gaming device may be configured or designed to include or provide functionality similar to that of an electronic gaming device (eg, EGD), eg, as described in FIG. .

As shown in the example of FIG. 6, the mobile gaming device 600 may include various components, modules, and / or systems for providing various functions. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, mobile gaming device 600 includes a mobile device application component (eg, 660) that may include, but is not limited to, one or more of the following (eg, or a combination thereof). obtain:
A UI component 662, such as that illustrated, described and / or mentioned herein.
A database component 664, such as that illustrated, described and / or mentioned herein.
A processing component 666, such as that illustrated, described and / or mentioned herein.
Components for facilitating and / or enabling a mobile gaming device to perform and / or initiate various types of operations, activities, functions, such as those described herein, Other components 668 that may be included.

  In at least one embodiment, the mobile gaming device is configured or designed to provide functionality for enabling or implementing at least a portion of various hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming technologies in the mobile gaming device. Mobile device app component (s) being included.

According to particular embodiments, various aspects, features, and / or functions of a mobile gaming device may include one or more of (eg, or) the following types of systems, components, systems, devices, procedures, processes, etc. Can be implemented, implemented and / or initiated by:
-Processor (s) 610
Device driver 642
Memory 616
-Interface (s) 606
・ Power source (s) / distribution 643
Geolocation information module 646
・ Display (s) 635
・ I / O device 630
Audio / video device (s) 639
・ Peripheral device 631
-Motion detection module 640
User identification / authentication module 647
Client application component (s) 660
Other component (s) 668
UI component (s) 662
Database component (s) 664
Processing component (s) 666
Software / hardware authentication / verification 644
Wireless communication module (s) 645
Information filtering module (s) 649
Operation mode selection component 648
・ Audio processing module 654
・ Scanner / Camera 652
・ OCR processing engine 656
·etc.

  FIG. 7 illustrates an example embodiment of a system server 780 that can be used to implement various aspects / features described herein. In at least one embodiment, the system server 780 includes at least one network device 760 and at least one storage device 770 (eg, a directly attached storage device, etc.). In one embodiment, the system server 780 may be suitable for implementing at least a portion of the hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming technology described herein.

  According to one embodiment, the network device 760 may include a master central processing unit (eg, CPU) 762, an interface 768, and a bus 767 (eg, a PCI bus). When operating under the control of appropriate software or firmware, the CPU 762 may be responsible for implementing specific functions associated with the desired network device functions. For example, when configured as a server, the CPU 762 analyzes the packet; encapsulates the packet; forwards the packet to the appropriate network device; various types of virtual machines, virtual interfaces, virtual storage volumes, Can be responsible for instantiating virtual appliances etc .; CPU 762 preferably achieves at least some of these functions under the control of software including an operating system (eg, Linux) and any suitable system software (eg, AppLogic (eg, TM) software). To do.

  The CPU 762 may include one or more processors 763 such as, for example, one or more processors from the AMD, Motorola, Intel, and / or MIPS families of microprocessors. In an alternative embodiment, processor 763 may be hardware specially designed to control the operation of system server 780. In certain embodiments, memory 761 (eg, non-volatile RAM and / or ROM, etc.) also forms part of CPU 762. However, there can be many different ways in which the memory can be coupled to the system. The memory block 761 may be used for various purposes such as, for example, data caching and / or storage, instruction programming, and the like.

  Interface 768 may typically be provided as an interface card (eg, also referred to as a “line card”). Alternatively, one or more of the interfaces 768 can be provided as an on-board interface controller embedded on the system motherboard. In general, they control the transmission and reception of data packets over the network and sometimes support other peripherals used with the system server 780. Among the interfaces that can be provided, there can be FC interfaces, Ethernet interfaces, frame relay interfaces, cable interfaces, DSL interfaces, token ring interfaces, Infiniband interfaces, and the like. In addition, various ultra-high speed interfaces may be provided such as Fast Ethernet interface, Gigabit Ethernet interface, ATM interface, HSSI interface, POS interface, FDDI interface, ASI interface, DHEI interface and the like. Other interfaces include, for example, 802.11 (eg, WiFi) interface, 802.15 interface (including, for example, Bluetooth ™), 802.16 (eg, WiMax) interface, 802.22 interface, CDMA interface, One or more wireless interfaces may be included such as a CDMA2000 interface, a WCDMA interface, a TDMA interface, a cellular standard such as a cellular 3G interface, and the like.

  In general, one or more interfaces may include ports suitable for communication with a suitable medium. In some cases they may also include independent processors and in some cases volatile RAM. Independent processors may control communication intensive tasks such as packet switching, media control and management. By providing a separate processor for communication intensive tasks, these interfaces allow the master microprocessor 762 to efficiently perform routine calculations, network diagnostics, security functions, and the like.

  In at least one embodiment, some interfaces allow system server 780 to communicate with other networks associated with various local area networks (eg, LANs) and / or wide area networks (eg, WANs). Can be configured or designed to allow Other interfaces may be configured or designed to allow network device 760 to communicate with one or more directly attached storage device (s) 770.

  Although the system shown in FIG. 7 illustrates one particular network device described herein, it is by no means the only network device architecture in which one or more embodiments can be implemented. For example, an architecture with a single processor that handles communication and routing calculations and the like may be used. In addition, other types of interfaces and media can be used with the network device.

  Regardless of the configuration of the network device, it stores data for general network operations, program instructions, and / or other information related to the functionality of the various hybrid arcade / wager based gaming techniques described herein. One or more memories or memory modules configured for (eg, including random access memory (eg, RAM), eg, memory block 765) may be employed. Program instructions may control the operation of an operating system and / or one or more applications, for example. The memory or memories may also be configured to store data structures described herein and / or other specific non-program information.

  Since such information and program instructions may be employed to implement the systems / methods described herein, one or more embodiments may be implemented with program instructions for performing various operations described herein. , Machine state readable media including status information and the like. Examples of machine-readable storage media include magnetic media such as hard disks, floppy disks, and magnetic tapes; optical media such as CD-ROM disks; magneto-optical media such as floppy disks; and read-only memory devices (eg, ROM) ) And random access memory (eg, RAM), including but not limited to hardware devices that may be specially configured to store and execute program instructions. Some embodiments may also be embodied in transmission media such as carrier waves traveling through suitable media such as airwaves, optical lines, transmission lines and the like. Examples of program instructions include both machine code, such as generated by a compiler, and high level code that can be executed by a computer using an interpreter.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of a functional block diagram of a game system server according to a specific embodiment. In at least one embodiment, the virtual live electronic gaming device system server may have various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other such as, for example, one or more of those described and / or mentioned herein. It may be operable to implement and / or implement features.

In at least one embodiment, the gaming system server performs and / or performs various types of functions, operations, operations, and / or other features, such as, for example, one or more of the following (eg, or a combination thereof): Or it may include multiple components operable to implement:
For example, automatically and / or dynamically analyzing the contextual criteria associated with the detected set of event (s) and / or state (s) to detect the detected event (s) / state ( A context interpreter (eg, 802) that may be operable to automatically determine or identify one or more contextually appropriate response (s) based on the contextual interpretation (s). According to different embodiments, examples of contextual criteria that can be analyzed may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following (eg, or a combination thereof):
o Location-based criteria (eg, geographic location information for mobile gaming devices, geographic location information for EGD, etc.)
o Time-based criteria o Identification of user (s) o User profile information o Transaction history information o Recent user activity o etc.
A time synchronization engine (eg, 804) that may be operable to manage universal time synchronization (eg, via NTP and / or GPS), for example.
A search that may be operable to search, for example, transactions, logs, game history information, player information, hybrid arcade / bet-based game information, etc. that may be accessed from one or more local and / or remote databases Engine (eg, 828).
May be operable to determine and process the configuration of various customized configuration parameters for one or more devices, component (s), system (s), process (es), etc. Configuration engine (eg, 832).
Operable to automatically and / or dynamically modify or change identifier validation and expiration time (s) based on various criteria, eg, time, location, transaction status, etc. Obtain a time interpreter (eg, 818).
Authentication / validation component (s) (eg, 847) that may be operable to perform various types of authentication / validation, such as, for example, one or more of those described and / or mentioned herein. (E.g., password, software / hardware information, SSL certificate).
A transaction processing engine (eg, 822) that may be operable to process various types of transaction processing tasks, such as, for example, one or more of those described and / or mentioned herein.
An OCR processing engine (eg, 834) that may be operable to perform, for example, image processing and optical character recognition of images such as those captured by a gaming device camera, for example.
A database manager (eg, 826) that may be operable to handle various types of tasks related to, for example, database updates, database management, database access, etc. In at least one embodiment, the database manager may be operable to manage a game history database, a player tracking database, and the like.
-Log component (s) (eg, 809) that may be operable to generate and manage, for example, transaction history logs, system errors, connections from APIs, and the like.
A status tracking component (s) that may be operable to automatically and / or dynamically determine, assign, and / or report updated transaction status information, eg, based on the status of the transaction (E.g., 812).
Gateway component (s) that may be operable to facilitate and manage communication and transactions with external payment gateways, for example.
Web interface component (s) (eg, 808) that may be operable to facilitate and manage communication and transactions with, for example, the virtual live electronic gaming device web portal (s).
An API interface to the game system server (s) that may be operable to facilitate and manage communication and transactions with the API interface (s) to the game system server (s), for example. More than one).
-For example, to the third party system server (s), which may be operable to facilitate and manage communication and transactions with the API interface (s) to the third party system server (s). API interface (s) (e.g., 848).
At least one processor 810; In at least one embodiment, the processor (s) 810 is one or more commonly known devices deployed in many of today's consumer electronic devices such as, for example, CPUs or processors from the Motorola or Intel family of microprocessors. CPU may be included. In an alternative embodiment, the at least one processor may be hardware specially designed to control the operation of the gaming system. In certain embodiments, memory (eg, non-volatile RAM and / or ROM) also forms part of the CPU. When operating under the control of appropriate software or firmware, the CPU may be responsible for implementing specific functions associated with the functions of the desired network device. The CPU preferably accomplishes all these functions under the control of the operating system and software including any suitable application software.
A memory 816 that may include, for example, volatile memory (eg, RAM), non-volatile memory (eg, disk memory, FLASH memory, EPROM, etc.), unaltable memory, and / or other memory. In at least one embodiment, the memory 816 is configured with one or more commonly known memory devices such as those described herein and / or generally known to those skilled in the art. A function similar to at least a part may be included. According to different embodiments, one or more memories or memory modules (e.g., memory blocks) may include data, program instructions, and / or various mobile transaction technologies described herein for functional operation of a mobile gaming system. May be configured or designed to store other information related to the function of the. Program instructions may control the operation of an operating system and / or one or more applications, for example. The memory or memories may also be configured to store information / data related to the data structures, metadata, identifier information / images, and / or other features / functions described herein.
• Interface (s) 806, which may include, for example, a wired interface and / or a wireless interface. In at least one embodiment, the interface (s) 806 are of functionality implemented by one or more computer system interfaces, such as those described herein and / or generally known to those skilled in the art. A function similar to at least a part may be included.
Device driver (s) 842. In at least one embodiment, the device driver (s) 842 are implemented by one or more computer system driver devices, such as those described herein and / or generally known to those skilled in the art. It may include functions similar to at least some of the functions.
One or more display (s) 835;
Messaging server component (s) 836 that can be configured or designed to provide various functions and operations related to messaging activities and communications, for example.
A network server component (s) 837 that may be configured or designed to provide various functions and operations related to, for example, network server activity and communication.
User account / profile manager component (s) 807
·etc.

  FIG. 9 shows a block diagram illustrating components of a gaming system 900 that may be used to implement various aspects of example embodiments. In FIG. 9, the components of game system 900 for providing game software license and download are functionally described. The functions described may be instantiated in hardware, firmware and / or software and executed on a suitable device. System 900 can have multiple instances of the same functionality, such as multiple game play interfaces 911. Nevertheless, in FIG. 9, only one instance of each function is shown. The functions of the components can be combined. For example, a single device may include a game play interface 911 and may include a trusted memory device or source 909.

  The gaming system 900 may receive input from different groups / entities and output various services and / or information to these groups / entities. For example, game player 925 primarily enters cash or credit evidence into the system, makes game selections that trigger software downloads, and receives entertainment in exchange for those inputs. The game software content provider may provide game software to the system and receive compensation for the content provided based on a license agreement with the game machine operator. The game machine operator selects game software for distribution, distributes the game software onto game devices in the system 900, receives revenue for their use of the software, and compensates the game machine operator. Game regulator 930 may set rules and regulations that need to be applied to the game system and may receive reports and other information that confirms that the rules are being followed.

  In the next paragraph, the details of each component and some of the interactions between the components are described in connection with FIG. A game software license host 901 that provides license services to remote game devices may be connected to several remote game devices. For example, in another embodiment, the licensing host 901 receives 1) a token request for a token used to launch software executed on a remote gaming device, and 9) passes the token to the remote gaming device. Send, 3) track token usage, and 4) grant and / or renew software licenses for software running on remote gaming devices. Token usage can be used in usage-based licensing schemes, such as pay-per-use schemes.

  In another embodiment, game usage tracking host 922 may track usage of game software on multiple devices in communication with the host. Game usage tracking host 922 may communicate with a plurality of game play hosts and game machines. From the game play host and gaming machine, the game usage tracking host 922 may receive an update of the amount that each available game can be played for play on the device and the amount that can be bet per game. This information can be stored in a database and used for billing according to the methods described in the usage-based license agreement.

  Game software host 902 may provide game software downloads, such as game software or game firmware downloads, to various systems within game system 900. For example, if software for generating a game is not available on the game play interface 911, the game software host 902 may download the software to generate a selected probability game that is played on the game play interface. Furthermore, the game software host 902 can download new game content to a plurality of game machines in response to a request from the game machine operator.

  In one embodiment, game software host 902 may also be a game software configuration tracking host 913. Game software configuration tracking host functionality records software configuration and / or hardware configuration (eg, face value, number of paylines, paytable, maximum / minimum bets) for multiple devices communicating with the host It is to be. Details of the game software host and game software configuration host that may be used in the example embodiments are described in co-pending US patent application entitled "Gaming Terminal Data Repository and Information System" filed December 91, 9000 by Rowe. No. 6,645,077, which is incorporated herein in its entirety for all purposes.

  The game play host device 903 can be a host server connected to a plurality of remote clients that generate a probability game displayed on a plurality of remote game play interfaces 911. For example, the game play host device 903 can be a server that provides a central decision for bingo game play played on a plurality of connected game play interfaces 911. As another example, game play host device 903 may generate a probability game, such as a slot game or video card game, for display on a remote client. Game play using a remote client may be able to select from a number of games offered by the host device 903 on the client. The game play host device 903 may receive game software management services from the game software host 902, such as receiving downloads of new game software, such as granting or updating software licenses for software running on the device 903, etc. The game software license service can be received from the game license host 901.

  In certain embodiments, the game play interface or other gaming device in game system 900 may be a mobile device, such as an electronic token, mobile phone, smart card, tablet PC, and PDA. A mobile device may support wireless communication and may therefore be referred to as a wireless mobile device. Network hardware architecture 916 may be enabled to support communication between wireless mobile devices and other gaming devices in the gaming system. In one embodiment, the wireless mobile device can be used to play a probability game.

  The gaming system 900 may use a number of trusted information sources. The trusted information source 904 may be a device such as a server that provides information used to authenticate / verify some other information. The software used to launch the software or software used to enable the use of the product activation code, the CRC value used to authenticate the license token is provided from a trusted source 904. An example of trusted information that can be done. The trusted information source can be a memory device, such as an EPROM, that contains trusted information used to authenticate other information. For example, the game play interface 911 may store the secret encryption key in a trusted memory device used in a secret key-public key encryption scheme for authenticating information from another game device.

  When trusted information source 904 is in communication with a remote device over a network, the remote device may employ a verification scheme to verify the identity of the trusted information source. For example, trusted information sources and remote devices may exchange information using public and private encryption keys to verify each other's identity. In another example of an embodiment, the remote device and trusted information source may participate in a method that uses zero knowledge proof to authenticate each of their respective identities. Details of zero-knowledge proofs that can be used in example embodiments are described in US Patent Publication No. 9003/0203756 filed Apr. 95, 9002, entitled “Authentication in a Secure Computerized Gaming System” by Jackson. Which is incorporated herein for all purposes as a whole.

  A gaming device that stores trusted information may utilize the device or method to detect and prevent tampering. For example, trusted information stored in a trusted memory device can be encrypted to prevent its misuse. In addition, trusted memory devices can be protected behind a locked door. In addition, one or more sensors may be coupled to the memory device to detect tampering of the memory device and provide some record of the tampering. In yet another example, a memory device storing trusted information may be designed to detect tampering attempts and erase or peripheralize itself if tampering attempts are detected.

  The example game system 900 includes a device 906 that provides authentication for downloading software from a second device to a second device, and a device that provides activation code or information that enables the downloaded software to be activated. 907 may be included. Devices 906 and 907 can be remote servers and can also be trusted sources of information. An example of a method for providing a product activation code that may be used in example embodiments is described in US Pat. No. 6,264,561, incorporated above.

  A device 906 that monitors a plurality of gaming devices may be included in the system 900 to determine that the device complies with the game jurisdiction rules 908. In one embodiment, the game jurisdiction rules server communicates with the game rules server to determine whether the software on the game device is valid for use in the game jurisdiction where the game device is installed. You may scan software and software composition on some games you are playing. For example, the game rules server may request digital signatures, such as a CRC for a particular software component, and compare them to an approved digital signature stored on the game jurisdiction rules server.

  In addition, the game jurisdiction rules server may scan the remote game device to determine whether the software is configured in a manner acceptable to the game jurisdiction in which the game device is installed. For example, the maximum wager limit may vary by jurisdiction, and the rule enforcement server scans the gaming device to determine its current software configuration and its location, and then the configuration on that gaming device to that location. Against the approved parameters.

  Game jurisdiction may include rules that describe how game software can be downloaded and licensed. The game jurisdiction rules server downloads the download transaction record and license record on the game device to determine whether the download and license has been performed in a manner acceptable to the game jurisdiction where the game device is installed. Can scan. In general, the game jurisdiction rules server will check for compliance with any game rules passed by the game jurisdiction if the information necessary to determine compliance is remotely accessible to the server. Can be used.

  Game software, firmware or hardware associated with a particular gaming device may also be used to check compliance with local game jurisdiction rules. In one embodiment, if the gaming device is installed in a particular game jurisdiction, a software program that includes jurisdiction rule information can be downloaded to a secure memory location on the gaming machine, or the jurisdiction rule information is downloaded as data. Can be used by programs on game consoles. The software program and / or jurisdiction rule information may check game device software and software configuration for compliance with local game jurisdiction rules. In another embodiment, the software program and jurisdiction information to ensure compliance can be installed in the gaming machine prior to its shipment, such as a factory where the gaming machine is manufactured.

  A gaming device in gaming system 900 may utilize trusted software and / or trusted firmware. Trusted firmware / software is trusted in the sense that it is used on the assumption that it has not been tampered with. For example, trusted firmware / software can be used to authenticate other game software or processes running on the gaming device. As an example, trusted encryption and authentication programs can be stored on an EPROM on a gaming machine or can be encoded in a dedicated encryption chip. As another example, trusted game software, such as game software approved for use on a gaming device by a local gaming jurisdiction, may be required on a gaming device on a gaming device.

  In example embodiments, the device may be connected by network 916 with different types of hardware using different hardware architectures. Gaming software can be quite large, and frequent downloads can put a significant load on the network, which can reduce the speed of information transmission on the network. For game-on-demand services that require frequent downloads of game software in the network, efficient downloads are essential to make the service viable. Thus, in the example embodiment, network efficiency device 910 can be used to actively monitor and maintain network efficiency. For example, a software locator can be used to locate a location near the game software for peer-to-peer transmission of the game software. In another example, network traffic can be monitored and downloads can be aggressively changed to another path to maintain network efficiency.

  One or more devices of example embodiments may provide server 912 with game software and game licenses associated with audits, billing and verification reports. For example, the software license request server may generate a bill for a game device operator based on usage over a period of a game on a game device owned by the operator. In another example, a software audit server may provide reports regarding game software downloads to various game devices in game system 900 and the current configuration of game software on these game devices.

  At certain time intervals, the software audit server 912 may also request software configuration from several gaming devices in the gaming system. The server may then reconfirm the software configuration on each gaming device. In one embodiment, the software audit server 912 may store a record of software configuration on each gaming device and a record of software download transactions that occurred on the device at a particular time. The software configuration is obtained by applying each game software download transaction recorded after the selected time to the software configuration recorded at the selected time. The software audit server may compare the software configuration obtained by applying these transactions to the gaming device with the current software configuration obtained from the gaming device. After the comparison, the software audit server may generate a verification report that confirms that the download transaction record matches the current software configuration on the device. The report may also identify any discrepancies. In another embodiment, both the gaming device and the software audit server may store records of download transactions that occurred on the gaming device, and the software audit server may match these records.

  There are many possible interactions between the components described in connection with FIG. Many of the interactions are combined. For example, the method used for game licensing may affect the method used to download the game, and vice versa. For purposes of explanation, a few details of possible interactions between components of system 900 related to software licensing and software download have been described. The description has been selected to describe a specific interaction within the gaming system 900. These descriptions are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the example embodiments described herein.

Predefined RNG Result Batch Acquisition Function According to different embodiments, the RNG I / O component (s) (eg, 1422, 1428 in FIG. 14) is a class 3 type RNG I / O component ( And / or class 2 type RNG I / O component (s). In the case of a betting-based trigger event (eg initiated by player HID), for example, to access at least one local and / or remote RNG server / service, such as one or more of the following (or combinations thereof) In turn, a series of calls / checks can be performed automatically by the EGM:
Local casino class 2 RNG system (s) / service (s) (eg, FIG. 1, 124);
Local casino class 3 RNG system (s) / service (s) (eg, FIG. 1, 126);
Remote class 2 RNG system (s) / service (s) (eg, FIG. 1, 194);
Remote class 3 RNG system (s) / service (s) (eg, FIGS. 1, 196);
·etc.

  In some embodiments, each individual NPC spawn event may trigger a batch acquisition of each predetermined RNG result, and each acquired predetermined RNG result value is stored in EGM memory ( It can be stored (eg, in encrypted form) and associated with its respective spawned NPC.

  Alternatively, in at least some other embodiments, the HAWG-based EGM may use one or more “batch” or “pool” of predetermined RNG results to one or more local and / or remote RNG servers. It may be configured or designed to automatically and / or dynamically access or obtain from the service (s) / service (s), as well, without “stressing” the system and / or gaming More intense gambling intervals allow hybrid arcade / betting without causing “lag” (eg, delays and / or drops in frames per second) during play and / or betting-based game events Allows to occur in base games.

  Since lag generation is not desirable in betting-based games, it has been desirable in the past to configure or design betting-based games in a way that avoids or minimizes lag ingestion during betting-based game play. there were. For example, communication latency is one factor that can significantly contribute to lag ingestion in bet-based game play, so generally, in order to obtain game event result data and / or bet event result data, It is desirable to configure or design a betting-based game in a manner that avoids or minimizes the need to communicate remotely with external systems / services. As a result, common belief is that RNG betting base games (e.g., video slot games, etc.) to avoid the need for betting base games to communicate remotely with external systems / services to obtain betting event result data / scores It is suggested that it may be desirable to include a local RNG engine that provides localized access to betting event results / scores. Such conventional betting-based game design techniques have traditionally been found to be well-suited for minimizing lag generation in electronic betting-based games (eg, video slot games, video poker).

  However, the introduction of next generation betting-based games, such as the various hybrid arcade / wager-based game types described herein, may cause lag during non-wager-based game play and / or betting-based game play. Increased risk. The occurrence of such lag may be due to several different factors including, for example, “stress” on local system resources, communication latency, and the like. For example, during game play, multiple calls, checks, interactions, NPC spawns, and / or other activities can all occur within the same few milliseconds to “stress” and lag game system resources. . Similarly, in bet-based games where multiple bet-based game events may occur within a relatively short time frame (eg, substantially simultaneously, within a few milliseconds), the lag causes the RNG engine to provide real-time RNG results. This can result as it cannot be generated fast enough. Another factor that can contribute to the lag is communication latency, which can be caused, for example, by delays in communicating with the remote device / server.

  Real-time play of such hybrid arcade / bet-based games in a way that does not result in undue stress on game system resources to minimize lag in hybrid arcade / bet-based games It is desirable to review and develop new / innovative betting-based game design techniques that can be supported. As mentioned above, one such design technique is to locally and one or more “batch” or “pool” of predetermined RNG results before triggering one or more future bet-based game events. Configuring or designing a hybrid arcade / wager-based game to access or obtain automatically and / or dynamically from a remote RNG server (s) / service (s). Such techniques can generate “lag” (eg, delay and / or drop in frames per second) without “stressing” the system and / or during game play and / or betting-based game events. Allows a more intense gambling interval to occur in hybrid arcade / betting based games without causing

  In at least one embodiment, the HAWG-based EGM may use one or more “batch” or “pool” of predetermined RNG results to one or more local and / or remote RNG server (s) / services. It may be configured or designed to be automatically and / or dynamically accessed or obtained from (s), as well, without “stressing” the system and / or gameplay and / or betting base Allows more intense gambling intervals to occur in hybrid arcade / bet-based games without causing the occurrence of “lag” (eg, delays and / or drops in frames per second) during game events .

  For example, in at least one embodiment, a hybrid arcade / wager-based game (and / or EGM on which a HAWG game is hosted) may have a pre-determined RNG outcome (and / or before an extreme HAWG game play interval). Or other data) is automatically and / or dynamically obtained or “grabbed” from the remote RNG server (s) / service (s) (and / or other remote systems / services). It can then be configured or designed to allow the system to perform all current and future operations (eg, extreme HAWG game play, while avoiding the possibility of lag interfering with real-time game play and / or real-time betting-based events. To deal with (including during the interval) Get. Further, in at least one embodiment, at least a portion of the acquired data may be encrypted in a manner that complies with desired or imposed security regulations / standards (eg, in communication and / or in memory). While stored).

  For example, referring to the zombie shooting HAWG game in the previous example, the portion of the gameplay corresponding to the player's character's automated rail movement is one of one or more “batch” or “pool” of predetermined RNG results. It can be identified as a preferred time (eg, for non-extreme game play) to initiate acquisition automatically and / or dynamically.

As an example, in an example embodiment of a zombie shooting HAWG game, it may be assumed that a particular game level area may include a total of 20 newly spawned NPCs. A hybrid arcade / bet-based game allows EGM to receive one or more local and / or remote RNG server (s) with predetermined RNG results (eg, a total of 20 predetermined RNG results). / Automatically and / or dynamically from the service (s). According to different embodiments:
• At least one “batch acquisition” of the pre-determined RNG results may be invoked prior to game play setup.
• At least one “batch acquisition” of the pre-determined RNG results may be invoked after game play setup.
• At least one “batch acquisition” of pre-determined RNG results may be invoked before placing a bet.
• At least one “batch acquisition” of the pre-determined RNG results can be invoked after placing a bet, but before a bet-based game event occurs.
• At least one “batch acquisition” of the pre-determined RNG results may be invoked before the NPC spawn.
• At least one “batch acquisition” of the pre-determined RNG results may be invoked after an NPC spawn but before allowing the player to advance game play in a particular game level area.
·etc.

  In at least one embodiment, the 20 acquired pre-determined RNG results may be stored in local EGM memory in encrypted form. According to different embodiments, each of the acquired predetermined RNG results (or selected ones) can be randomly assigned to a different NPC (thus resulting in double randomization). Alternatively, in at least some embodiments, each (or selected) acquired pre-determined RNG result may be sequentially assigned (or associated) to a different NPC.

  According to different embodiments, “batch acquisition” of predetermined RNG results may apply to both class 2 type hybrid arcade / betting base games and / or class 3 type hybrid arcade / betting base games. .

  In at least one embodiment, the RNG server (s) / service (s) may record or log a predetermined RNG result obtained by each requesting entity. Can be configured or designed. Such records may then be used for audit purposes (eg, betting-based game event results in EGM are consistent with predetermined RNG results provided by RNG server (s) / service (s)). To ensure) and fraud / fraud detection and prevention.

  Further, according to some embodiments, different techniques may determine “unused” advancements that may occur, for example, when a player stops (or stops participating) in a hybrid arcade / bet-based game. Can be employed to process the processed RNG results. For example, in one embodiment, when a player chooses to stop participating in a zombie shooting HAWG game, an “unused” pre-determined RNG result (eg, associated with an NPC that has not yet been destroyed) It can be discarded / deleted automatically and dynamically.

  In at least some embodiments, an “unused” pre-determined RNG result, for example, if a player exits a zombie shooting HAWG game level without destroying all zombies at that particular level. It can also occur during game play. As a result, in at least some embodiments, the EGM is an “obsolete” betting-based triggering event (eg, a betting-based triggering event that can no longer be initiated in the currently active gaming session). ) Can be configured or designed to periodically and automatically identify and delete selected “unused” pre-determined RNG results. For example, if a player completes (or finishes) a level of a zombie shooting HAWG game and assumes that three spawned, undestructed zombies remain at that level, the EGM is , May be configured or designed to automatically identify and discard “unused” predetermined RNG results associated with undestructed zombies.

In at least some embodiments, it is preferable to treat the predetermined RNG result as sensitive data. As a result, appropriate security measures should preferably be employed with respect to the generation, transmission and storage of predetermined RNG result data. Examples of such security measures may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof):
-Encryption during transmission of predetermined RNG result data.
• Encryption of pre-determined RNG result data during storage in memory.
Assign a respective expiration time limit to each of the predetermined RNG results. In at least one embodiment, when a given predetermined RNG result expiration time limit is exceeded (eg, the time limit has expired), that particular predetermined RNG result is automatically generated by the system. Can be discarded and prevented from being used to determine betting based game event results. Examples of different expiration time limits can range from about 30 seconds to 60 seconds. In one preferred embodiment, the expiration time limit can be set to about 3 minutes.
And / or impose other jurisdiction / regulatory security methods (eg, similar to those currently employed in video slot machines and / or other betting based gaming machines) to prevent fraud.

  In at least one embodiment, the relatively high level of security implemented with respect to the generation, retrieval and storage of the predetermined RNG result is that at least a portion of the predetermined RNG result is one or more RNG server (s) / service (s) (eg, class 2 RNG system (s) / service (s) 194 and / or class 3 RNG system (s) / service (s) 196, FIG. 1) May provide the additional benefit of allowing it to be obtained from (eg, individually and / or in batches). This, as a result, can help to facilitate and / or enable online betting-based games that use pre-determined RNG results.

  Additionally, according to different embodiments, various pre-determined RNG outcome techniques described herein can be used to enable betting-based trigger event functionality and standard (eg, home / mobile Larger and better known online games can also be used to allow betting-based events to occur simultaneously during (non-betting based) game play.

It should be noted that many of the example embodiments described herein focus on HAWG designs and other popular video game designs. However, the pre-determined RNG results batch acquisition techniques described herein include other types of games and game platforms including, but not limited to, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof): Can be applied:
Currently existing betting-based games (eg implemented in casino EGM), for example:
o Video slot game.
o Other types of betting-based video games such as poker, bingo, keno, pachinko, dice games, playing cards, wheel games.
A betting-based game implemented on a mobile device.
A bet-based game implemented over the Internet or other game network.
• MMO games implemented over the Internet or other game networks.
-For example, XBOX (trademark), PlayStation (trademark), Nintendo (trademark), etc., home game machines.
• Cloud-based game system (s) / service (s).
• Other types of video-based games / game systems that include the ability to utilize an RNG engine and communicate over a secure / encrypted network.

  For example, in at least one embodiment, an online video slot game (or other style game) may be configured or designed to include a batch acquisition function of predetermined RNG results. A player may access an online video slot game via the Internet and fund the game in a manner similar to that of standard betting-based play (eg, as implemented in casino EGM). Thereafter, the batch acquisition process (s) of predetermined RNG results may be invoked.

By way of example, in at least one embodiment, a betting-based video slot game that may be configured or designed to include a batch acquisition function of predetermined RNG results is one of the following activities (or combinations thereof): You can do the following:
-According to different embodiments, the frequency of occurrence of betting events during a video slot game may vary widely. Based on jurisdiction / regulation, the batch acquisition process (s) of one or more predetermined RNG results may be initiated automatically. In one embodiment, the implementation of a batch acquisition call for a predetermined RNG result may be the acquisition of ten predetermined RNG results per batch. According to different embodiments:
o At least one “batch acquisition” of pre-determined RNG results may be invoked prior to game play setup.
o At least one “batch acquisition” of pre-determined RNG results may be invoked after game play setup.
o At least one “batch acquisition” of pre-determined RNG results may be invoked before placing a bet.
o At least one “batch acquisition” of the pre-determined RNG results may be invoked after placing a bet but before a bet-based game event occurs.
o At least one “batch acquisition” of pre-determined RNG results may be invoked prior to spawning the NPC.
o At least one “batch acquisition” of pre-determined RNG results may be invoked after an NPC spawn but before allowing the player to advance game play in a particular game level area.
o etc.
• In at least one embodiment, all of the acquired predetermined RNG results (or a selected portion thereof) may be stored in local memory in encrypted form.
According to different embodiments, each (or selected) of the pre-determined RNG results obtained can be randomly assigned (or randomly associated) with a different NPC. Heavy randomization).
-Alternatively, in at least some embodiments, each (or selected) of the acquired predetermined RNG results may be sequentially assigned (or associated) to a different NPC.

  In some embodiments, a betting-based video slot game may be hosted in a video slot game EGM remotely located at a casino facility. In other embodiments, the betting-based video slot game may be implemented on a local gaming device owned by the player (eg, a mobile gaming device or a video stream app running on the player's smartphone). In at least some embodiments, betting-based game events that occur within a video slot game are pre-determined that are securely obtained from authenticated and trusted remote RNG server (s) / service (s). Based on RNG results. In yet another embodiment, the betting-based video slot game may be hosted in a virtual casino or cloud-based gaming system, such as a remote / internet-based gaming service (s) system 140, for example.

  As described above, in at least some embodiments, each of the acquired predetermined RNG results is associated with a respective expiration time limit (or expiration time value). In at least one embodiment, when a given predetermined RNG result expiration time limit is exceeded (eg, the time limit has expired), that particular predetermined RNG result is automatically generated by the system. It can be discarded and prevented from being used in determining betting-based game event results.

  As an example, in one example scenario involving a player playing a betting-based video slot game that may be configured or designed to include a batch acquisition function of predetermined RNG results, Suppose that a call is made to obtain the first batch of ten predetermined RNG results. In this example scenario, the player also decides to start three “rotations” and then exits the game (eg, to allow the player to take a short break) and also ends the game. Suppose you choose to temporarily suspend (pause) the play of a video slot game without. In this example scenario, only three of the acquired pre-determined RNG results are used, and the remaining seven acquired pre-determined RNG results remain “unused”. Continuing with this example scenario, assume that the player's break time exceeds the expiration time limit associated with each of the seven “unused” pre-determined RNG results. As a result, when the game system detects that its respective expiration time limit has been exceeded, it automatically discards or invalidates the seven “unused” pre-determined RNG results. Can respond. In addition, after the game system detects that the user has resumed playing the video slot game, a new batch of seven predetermined RNG results (eg, a remote, authenticated RNG system / Automatically from the server).

  The predetermined RNG result batch acquisition technology (s) described herein expands existing betting-based gaming markets (including, for example, home, mobile, casino, and cloud-based markets), and It will be appreciated that the new market offers a number of benefits and benefits that can be exploited to expand the opportunity to develop in a betting-based gaming space. In addition, the predetermined RNG result batch acquisition technique (s) described herein allows players to continue to participate in their favorite gambling games anywhere / anytime and / or new types of betting bases. It can also be used to allow the game to be launched anywhere / anytime.

For example, various benefits and / or advantages of the predetermined RNG results batch acquisition technique (s) described herein may include one or more of the following (or combinations thereof) Not limited to:
Secure / encrypted betting-based interaction.
・ Prevent / stop fraud.
The stored pre-determined RNG results allow for more graphic intense gambling intervals, which are:
o Further “earning while sitting in a chair” (eg, especially for players participating while at home);
o Increasing coins;
o Improved relationships between customers, games, and facilities;
o Improve or improve player satisfaction;
Can (and / or facilitate)

  In addition, because betting-based game events are based on pre-determined RNG results that can be safely obtained from authenticated and trusted remote RNG server (s) / service (s), Pre-determined batch acquisition technology for RNG result (s) described allows a secure way for players to participate in betting-based gameplay from home and / or from other non-casino locations . For example, in at least one embodiment, using the predetermined RNG result batch acquisition technique (s) described herein, a player can place a betting-based game at his or her favorite casino facility. Participate in play, then leave the casino facility and then continue or resume your gaming experience from a different physical location (eg, via online access from the player's home). In at least some embodiments, the player (or the player's mobile gaming device) remains “in touch” with the casino facility (eg, in a “network” sense rather than a “physical” sense). )there is a possibility. This can also be linked to an “online to real store” program / offer that can allow customers to earn club points on-site voucher / reduction while at home (eg, from a casino, Home, back to casino, home). This “rotation process” is something that has been lacking in the gambling industry. However, by using the predetermined RNG result batch acquisition technology (s) described herein, the customer's home and personal network device (s) are now secure betting-based games. Accessible for play.

  Similarly, the predetermined RNG result batch acquisition technique (s) described herein allows a secure way for players to participate in cloud-based betting-based gameplay. This feature may be particularly desirable for players who do not like the casino facility environment. By utilizing a cloud-based system and / or a virtual casino environment, players can participate in (similar) betting-based game play without worrying about having to go to the casino. In some embodiments, a virtual or cloud based casino system may be implemented by the remote / internet based gaming service (s) system 190 of FIG. According to different embodiments, some or all of the systems and processes associated with betting-based game play may be implemented within this virtual environment. A single customer (eg, a player) can initiate a betting-based event (eg, as described above) when playing a game on a “cloud only” system, It may communicate with a remote / Internet-based game service (s) system 190 (eg, via secure / encrypted network communication), which then communicates back to the customer's device (s). obtain. Outgoing and incoming communications can be sent simultaneously and / or in an irregular pattern. Such communication is known as “asynchronous communication”.

  In at least some embodiments, additional security mechanisms may be utilized for obtaining a predetermined RNG result from a remote RNG server / service. For example, it is preferable to protect the obtained RNG information from the server to the client and vice versa. Security can be supported in multiple forms, eg, MD5, hash, unique identifier, etc. All of which cross-check and / or report with the host to verify and / or confirm the reliability of such secured information and / or to authenticate the identity of the remote RNG server / service Can be performed or confirmed by. Such security mechanisms may include, for example, activities performed by individuals who are “hacked” to operate the system and “inject” their RNG results into a betting-based gaming system. Can be used to help prevent fraud.

  In at least one embodiment, each acquired predetermined RNG result is configured or designed to include one or more unique identifier (s) that can be used for security verification and / or authentication purposes. obtain. In some embodiments, specific authentication of acquired pre-determined RNG results may be used, for example, during a batch RNG acquisition verification process (s) and / or to determine betting-based game event results It may need to be performed before using any one of the predetermined RNG results. A “hacked” RNG result that is injected into the game system will not pass the security check from the authentication system. For example, even if the RNG result itself is in the “correct” format for the system interior, the “signature” does not match. In at least some embodiments, the unique identifier (s) associated with each of the predetermined RNG outcomes can be securely encrypted using an encryption algorithm (e.g., a betting based game) The gaming device (hosting) encrypts the encrypted associated with a given predetermined RNG result before using the predetermined RNG result to determine a betting-based game event result. An automated function for authenticating the unique identifier may be included. If evidence of tampering is detected, the system may make a call that can immediately notify the appropriate personnel to cross-check and / or look for appropriate means.

Additional Benefits / Features / Embodiments Different embodiments of the skill-based betting game and hybrid arcade / betting-based game technology described herein may be applied and implemented in various embodiments. For example, the skill-based betting game and / or hybrid arcade / bet-based gaming technology described herein may be deployed at any establishment that houses betting-based gaming devices (eg, class 3 and / or class 2). Especially well suited for. In addition, the skill-based betting games and / or hybrid arcade / bet-based gaming techniques described herein may have played some video games, young gamblers / gamers who enjoy playing arcade-style video games. Earning middle-aged gamblers / gamers, and possibly even veteran gamblers who may be fed up with existing betting-based video game technology, may appeal.

  Skill-based betting games and / or hybrid arcade / bet-based gaming techniques described herein are used by customers at casinos and other gaming establishments with betting-based video games with minimal learning curves and threats. Provides the ability to experience new and exciting ways to participate in play. In addition, using the various techniques described herein, casinos and other gaming establishments hosting such skill-based betting games and / or hybrid arcade / betting-based gaming devices may use hybrid arcade / Earn their revenue by ensuring that the number of betting-based game event (s) that occur within a betting-based game (eg, during a specified time period) meets the minimum specified threshold criteria. Can be increased.

  One of the benefits of the various gaming technologies described herein is that existing video-type betting-based games (such as those deployed at casino establishments) control existing betting-based games. Quick and easy conversion to hybrid arcade / bet-based games in a way that already complies with the rules and regulations of and / or avoids or significantly reduces the requirement for additional regulatory approvals Is to provide the ability to do. For example, in some embodiments, skill-based betting games and / or hybrid arcade / betting-based game system (s) are already approved for player use in, for example, one or more game jurisdictions. Provide new display methods and interactions for currently approved betting-based games and / or betting-based gaming machines, such as (and / or deployed) video-style betting-based games / gaming machines It may include a function for

  It can be seen that currently existing game technologies and associated game regulations do not allow “megatitle” arcade type games (eg, Call Of Duty, Assassin's Creed, etc.) to be directly implemented in gambling game play. One reason for this is that any new bet-based game must secondly obtain various game regulatory approvals before being allowed to be deployed within a designated game jurisdiction. However, companies and developers (among other legal entities and regulators) will have the desired design / game play if they want to implement a “Call Of Duty” (COD) hybrid arcade / wager-based game. One can work together to create such a product (eg, provide source files and asset libraries, etc.) that can be assembled to meet specifications (such as one or more of those described herein).

  In at least some embodiments, a COD (or other “megatitle” arcade-type game) is simply installed and run on an existing gaming machine, which is a hybrid arcade / It is difficult to run as a betting base game. Some elements of game play may need to be changed to achieve and / or provide various hybrid arcade / wager based game (HAWG) features. In some embodiments, the initial process of installing a hybrid arcade / betting base game “on the floor” (eg, deploying on a casino game floor) is somewhat time consuming (eg, hybrid arcade / wagering). Including the time to build the base game, eg 4-8 months). However, this time frame can be significantly shorter than the time frame typically required for conventional betting-based gaming machines deployed “on the floor”. One reason for this is that the hybrid arcade / bet-based gaming technology described herein provides the ability to seamlessly integrate with pre-approved products, such as IGT's Ghostbusters video slot. is there. For example, in one embodiment, in a relatively short period of time, a gaming machine manufacturer / distributor (IGT, Bally's, Aristocrate, etc.) will incorporate a newer HAWG type “ By providing a “gamer” version, a hybrid arcade / wager-based game version can be developed that takes full advantage of the popularity of existing licensed game themes.

  With respect to hybrid arcade / betting based game play, in at least some embodiments, the HAWG may reach the game level or may not require “points” to obtain the game level. Rather, in some embodiments, the HAWG allows for freedom of play by allowing the player to simply “continue” by playing the game purely. This design allows player-defined game play progression.

  In at least some embodiments, the HAWG may provide a new slot machine game / player interface that does not require the use of a “new backend system”. For example, IGT's “Big Buck Hunter” slot game that has already obtained regulatory approval in many existing game jurisdictions. Using HAWG technology, IGT can build or have a game “Zombies” with a new theme that can match the HAWG design, load “Zombies” into “Big Buck Hunter” EGM memory, The “Zombies” display is used in place of the “Buck” character (eg, traditionally displayed in the Big Buck Hunter game). Doing so, the proof labs such as GLI have developed the “Zombies” hybrid arcade / game, as the functions and mathematical algorithms that drive both the Zombies hybrid arcade / wager-based game and Big Buck Hunter have already been reviewed and approved. The authorization process for betting-based games may not be a problem.

  In at least some embodiments, the HAWG can bet the player's physical ability to push and / or trigger a button while the betting activity “holds” the device (eg, HID), and they participate Provide a combined seamless entity based on (at least in part) a visual understanding of the relationship / essence of the game style / theme and its process (s) required to play the game.

For example, a standard slot machine has a player:
-Put money into the machine;
・ Select bets;
Start betting (with HID);
Be notified of the results; and, if desired, repeat the betting start;
May require you to do.

  For some HAWG embodiments, the process is similar to steps and players operating the HID to interact (eg, shoot, grab, touch, avoid, etc.) with virtual objects displayed on the EGM display screen. With one or more additional step (s) with

  In one embodiment, the only “skills” required are human motor skills (eg, “fine motor skills”), such as hand / visual coordination, to perform various arcade-type game activities. For example: Point or navigate the reticle over an NPC (eg, zombie / alien), pull / push trigger / button, etc. In at least some embodiments, there are no “skill requirements” necessary to participate in a hybrid arcade / bet-based game. Further, in various embodiments, no skills are required or required to participate in the betting-based game event portion of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game. Indeed, in at least some embodiments, it is preferred that the betting-based game event portion be implemented as an RNG-based probability game. In this way, HAWG can be designed to be simple and fun without separating entertainment and gambling.

Other benefits / features / advantages of the various skill-based betting games and / or hybrid arcade / wager-based game embodiments described herein may include one or more of the following (or combinations thereof) Not limited to them:
In some embodiments, the hybrid arcade / bet-based game is configured or designed to include functionality to allow a player to specify the maximum amount that can be bet during the hybrid arcade / bet-based game play Can be done. This allows the player to control how much risk the player is prepared to lose while playing the hybrid arcade / betting base game.
In some embodiments, skill-based betting game devices and / or hybrid arcade / betting-based game devices may distinguish between credits resulting from coin insertions and credits resulting from paying betting-based game events. For example, in some embodiments, the gaming machine is separate for: (i) credits funded by coin-in / ticket-in and (ii) credits accumulated from payouts for betting-based game events. It may be configured or designed to maintain a credit balance. In at least some embodiments, this helps to make it easier for a player to know the total payment for his or her betting-based game event while playing a hybrid arcade / betting-based game. For example, in one embodiment, a player deposits an initial amount (eg, $ 10) with a gaming machine and participates in hybrid arcade / bet-based game play until the initial $ 10 is exhausted. In one embodiment, during the play of a hybrid arcade / bet-based game, the prize / payment awarded to the player (eg, from a betting-based game event result) is deposited and maintained in a separate “Bonus” account. (For example, similar to how a physical coin prize is dropped into the lower cavity of a mechanical slot machine). At the end of the hybrid arcade / bet-based game play (eg, once the initial $ 10 is exhausted), the player can determine how he / she went (eg, the player Whether it is “up” or “down” in general), the total amount of the “prize” account can be reviewed. In some embodiments, the player may optionally fund all (or a specified amount or percentage) of his / her “prize” for additional betting-based game event (s). You may choose to reinvest in hybrid arcade / betting based games.

  In some HAWG embodiments, the outcome of a betting based game event may be configured or designed to depend on the game state of the HAWG. In some embodiments, the game play design may take into account additional events for both betting initiation and RNG outcome. For example, referring to the zombie shooting example described above, the player shoots the head of the zombie (headshot-kills the zombie). As soon as a bullet can be fired and the animation of zombie death begins, a betting trigger event is called that “rotates” the slot reel. The slot reel continues to rotate until the zombie epic death animation is complete, and once that animation is complete, another event is called, the “RNG Decision Result” event. The results are then presented to the player through the backend system and displayed using the HAWG graphical user interface. One reason for the two events that coincide with the end of the NPC destruction and death animation is that the betting result event depends on the game state of the HAWG, and the two events occur in the order in which the betting results are displayed. It can be necessary.

In some embodiments, the hybrid arcade / bet-based game allows for unique credit display settings and provides a well-defined display of game play earning while players interact within a particular level. Once shown to the player, once the level is complete and / or the player dies and / or the player no longer has credit and / or the player decides to stop playing, the interactive game portion is It can be configured or designed in such a way that a “fun” animated display of “finished” calculated earnings and possible achievements is shown. This is simple enough to show that the animated slot reels will rotate quickly with the money collected (eg, with a fast free spinning bonus display with minimal or no expectation of reels). I will. The essence of this configuration enables the HAWG to provide different types of empirical opportunities, such as, for example, one or more of the following (or combinations thereof):
Consistent with previous embodiments where toggleable HUD elements provide a deeper gaming experience.
・ "There is time" that the player understands part or all of it, "End level point total" is seen in the most popular games (even if the earnings are already displayed individually during game play) .
Assuming that the player decides to stop playing before the end-of-level summary screen, their earnings are still theirs, allowing them to simply collect and leave the game console.

  In at least some embodiments, a HAWG game, for example, a complex series of blueprints and code that, when compiled, creates a package that can be executed for storage on a gaming machine, system, and / or device. Can be developed using regulated (eg, GLI) approved third party engines such as (unrealistic, single).

  The problems solved and / or overcome by the various hybrid arcade / wager-based gaming techniques described herein through the use of specially configured computer hardware and software are particularly within the domain of computer networks. It will be understood that it is not necessarily rooted in computer technology to overcome the problems that arise. For example, as noted above, most of the betting-based games currently deployed on electronic gaming machines in casino establishments are not a series of in-game achievement (s) achieved by the player during game play, but a single Based on betting-based game event results, it is configured or designed to provide primarily monetary type payments. In addition, such monetary type payments are typically independent of, and have no effect on, the game play portion of the betting base game running on the electronic gaming machine. Such problems and limitations arise particularly in the area of electronic computing devices and computer networks, and solutions to these problems and limitations (eg, described above) are not necessarily rooted in computer technology.

  This application is filed on Dec. 12, 2014, US Provisional Application No. 62 / 091,451, entitled “HYBRID ARCHADE-TYPE, WAGER-BASED GAMING TECHNIQUES”, nominating Washington et al. The agent reference number SYNBP001P) is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

  This application is filed on March 3, 2015, US Provisional Application No. 62/127 entitled “RPG AND SPORTS THEMED HYBRID ARCHADE-TYPE, WAGER-BASED GAMING TECHNIQUES”, nominating Washington et al. , 821 (Attorney Docket Number SYNBP001P2) is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

  This application is filed Aug. 20, 2015, US Patent Application No. 14/831, entitled “SECOND PERSON SHOOTER, RPG AND SPORTS THERMED HYBRID ARCHADE-TYPE, WAGER-BASED GAMING TECHNIQUES” filed on August 20, 2015. No. (attorney docket number SYNBP001US) is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

  This application is entitled US Patent No. 86 / HYBRID ARCHADE-TYPE, WAGER-BASED GMING TECHNIQUES AND PREDETTERMINED RNG OUTCOME BATCH RETRIVAL TECHNI application No. 86, filed September 25, 2015, by Washington et al. (Attorney Docket Number SYNBP001001X1US) is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

  This application is filed on Nov. 4, 2016 by Washington, et al., US patent application Ser. No. 15/48, entitled “HYBRID ARCHADE / WAGER-BASED GAMING ASPECT RELATING TO ENTERTAINMENT AND WAGERING GAMING ACTIVITIES”, filed on Nov. 4, 2016. Person reference number SYNBP003US) is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

  This application is filed on Nov. 4, 2016 by Washington, et al., US patent application Ser. No. 15 / 344,503 entitled “GAMING ASPECTS RELATING TO MULTIPLAYER / TOURNAMENT HYBRID ARCHADE / WAGER-BASED GAMES”. No. SYNBBP004US) is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

  Although several example embodiments of one or more aspects and / or features have been described in detail herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, the aspects and / or features are limited to these exact embodiments. It will be understood that various changes and modifications can be made herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention (s) as defined in the appended claims, for example. Should be.

Claims (15)

A computer-implemented gaming method implemented within a gaming network, the gaming network including a first electronic, betting-based gaming device ("first EGD"), the method comprising at least one processor :
Enabling a first player to initiate a first skill-based game session at the first EGD to participate in interactive game play of a skill-based betting game, the first EGD Includes a first input interface operable to receive input from the first player so that the first player can initiate a first skill-based game session at the first EGD. To do
Allowing the first player to place a first bet on the result of a first achievement metric associated with the first skill-based game session;
A first for enabling a first player to participate in a first interactive in-game activity during a first skill-based game session in the virtualized game world of the first skill-based game session Generating a game state;
Receiving, from the first player, the first input related to participation of the first player in the first interactive in-game activity via the first input interface;
Influencing or determining a first result of the first interactive in-game activity using the first input;
Generating a second game state to allow the first player to participate in a second interactive in-game activity in the virtual game world of the first skill-based game session; ,
Via the first input interface, a second input associated with participation of the first player in the second interactive in-game activity during the first skill-based game session is provided with the first input. Receiving from the player,
Influencing or determining a second outcome of the second interactive in-game activity using the second input;
Determining an updated value of the first achievement metric based at least on the first result of the first interactive game activity and the second result of the second interactive game activity; When,
Determining whether payment should be distributed to the first player based on the updated value of the first achievement metric;
A computer-implemented game method comprising executing a plurality of instructions to automatically distribute the payment if it is determined that a payment is to be provided to the first player. The first EGD includes a first bill or ticket acceptor, and the method is directed to the at least one processor:
Establishing an account balance using at least a portion of the cash or credit received via the first bill or ticket acceptor;
The computer-implemented game method of claim 1, further comprising: causing additional instructions to automatically fund the first bet using the account balance. For the at least one processor:
Configuring a first randomized attribute associated with a first aspect of the virtualized game world of the first skill-based game session using a first RNG engine;
The updated value of the first achievement metric of the first skill-based game session by causing the skill-based game session to use the first randomized attribute of the first aspect of the virtual game world The computer-implemented game method according to claim 1, further comprising: executing an additional instruction for causing the value to fall within a first range of predetermined values. For the at least one processor:
Configuring a first randomized attribute associated with a first aspect of the virtualized game world of the first skill-based game session using a first RNG engine;
The updated value of the first achievement metric of the first skill-based game session by causing the skill-based game session to use the first randomized attribute of the first aspect of the virtual game world 4 further comprising executing additional instructions to match the first specified probability distribution of possible first attainment metrics with the first specified probability distribution. A computer-implemented game method according to claim 1. For the at least one processor:
Configuring a first randomized attribute associated with a first aspect of the virtualized game world of the first skill-based game session using a first RNG engine;
The updated value of the first achievement metric of the first skill-based game session by causing the skill-based game session to use the first randomized attribute of the first aspect of the virtual game world 5. The computer-implemented game method according to claim 1, further comprising executing an additional instruction to match the first specified probability distribution of payment prizes. 6.   6. Any of claims 1-5, wherein the updated value of the first achievement metric represents the performance of the first player in achieving a first series of in-game goals during a first time interval. A computer-implemented game method according to claim 1. The updated value of the first achievement metric represents the performance of the first player in achieving a first series of in-game goals during a first time interval, the method comprising the at least one processor To:
Configuring a first randomized attribute associated with a first aspect of the virtualized game world of the first skill-based game session using a first RNG engine;
Allowing the skill-based game session to use the first randomized attribute of the first aspect of the virtualized game world to achieve the first series of in-game goals during a first time interval; Further executing additional instructions to affect and affect the level of difficulty associated with it,
The computer-implemented game method according to claim 1. A computer-implemented gaming system implemented within a gaming network, the gaming network including a first electronic, betting-based gaming device ("first EGD"), the system comprising at least one processor :
Enabling a first player to initiate a first skill-based game session at the first EGD to participate in interactive game play of a skill-based betting game, the first EGD Includes a first input interface operable to receive input from the first player so that the first player can initiate a first skill-based game session at the first EGD. To do
Allowing the first player to place a first bet on the result of a first achievement metric associated with the first skill-based game session;
A first for enabling a first player to participate in a first interactive in-game activity during a first skill-based game session in the virtualized game world of the first skill-based game session Generating a game state;
Receiving, from the first player, the first input related to participation of the first player in the first interactive in-game activity via the first input interface;
Influencing or determining a first result of the first interactive in-game activity using the first input;
Generating a second game state to allow the first player to participate in a second interactive in-game activity in the virtual game world of the first skill-based game session; ,
Via the first input interface, a second input associated with participation of the first player in the second interactive in-game activity during the first skill-based game session is provided with the first input. Receiving from the player,
Influencing or determining a second outcome of the second interactive in-game activity using the second input;
Determining an updated value of the first achievement metric based at least on the first result of the first interactive game activity and the second result of the second interactive game activity; When,
Determining whether payment should be distributed to the first player based on the updated value of the first achievement metric;
A computer-implemented gaming system, comprising: causing a plurality of instructions to automatically distribute the payment if it is determined that a payment is to be provided to the first player. The first EGD includes a first bill or ticket acceptor, the system to the at least one processor:
Establishing an account balance using at least a portion of the cash or credit received via the first bill or ticket acceptor;
The computer-implemented game system of claim 8, further operable to cause additional instructions to be used to automatically fund the first bet using the account balance. . For the at least one processor:
Configuring a first randomized attribute associated with a first aspect of the virtualized game world of the first skill-based game session using a first RNG engine;
The updated value of the first achievement metric of the first skill-based game session by causing the skill-based game session to use the first randomized attribute of the first aspect of the virtual game world A computer-implemented implementation as claimed in any of claims 8 to 9, wherein the computer-implemented is further operable to cause additional instructions to be executed to cause the to be within a first range of predetermined values. Game system. For the at least one processor:
Configuring a first randomized attribute associated with a first aspect of the virtualized game world of the first skill-based game session using a first RNG engine;
The updated value of the first achievement metric of the first skill-based game session by causing the skill-based game session to use the first randomized attribute of the first aspect of the virtual game world 11. An operation is further operable to cause additional instructions to be executed to match the first specified probability distribution of possible first attainment metric values. A computer-implemented game system according to any one of the above. For the at least one processor:
Configuring a first randomized attribute associated with a first aspect of the virtualized game world of the first skill-based game session using a first RNG engine;
The updated value of the first achievement metric of the first skill-based game session by causing the skill-based game session to use the first randomized attribute of the first aspect of the virtual game world 12. A computer-implemented implementation as claimed in any one of claims 8 to 11, further operable to cause additional instructions to be executed to match the first specified probability distribution of payouts. Game system.   13. Any of claims 8-12, wherein the updated value of the first achievement metric represents the performance of the first player in achieving a first series of in-game goals during a first time interval. A computer-implemented game system according to claim 1. The updated value of the first achievement metric represents the performance of the first player in achieving a first series of in-game goals during a first time interval, the system comprising the at least one processor To:
Configuring a first randomized attribute associated with a first aspect of the virtualized game world of the first skill-based game session using a first RNG engine;
Allowing the skill-based game session to use the first randomized attribute of the first aspect of the virtualized game world to achieve the first series of in-game goals during a first time interval; 14. A computer-implemented game system according to any of claims 8 to 13, further operable to cause additional instructions to be performed to affect the level of associated difficulty. A non-transitory computer-usable medium having computer-readable code embodied therein, wherein the computer-readable code is on at least one processor:
Enabling a first player to initiate a first skill-based game session at the first EGD to participate in interactive game play of a skill-based betting game, the first EGD Includes a first input interface operable to receive input from the first player so that the first player can initiate a first skill-based game session at the first EGD. To do
Allowing the first player to place a first bet on the result of a first achievement metric associated with the first skill-based game session;
A first for enabling a first player to participate in a first interactive in-game activity during a first skill-based game session in the virtualized game world of the first skill-based game session Generating a game state;
Receiving, from the first player, the first input related to participation of the first player in the first interactive in-game activity via the first input interface;
Influencing or determining a first result of the first interactive in-game activity using the first input;
Generating a second game state to allow the first player to participate in a second interactive in-game activity in the virtual game world of the first skill-based game session; ,
Via the first input interface, a second input associated with participation of the first player in the second interactive in-game activity during the first skill-based game session is provided with the first input. Receiving from the player,
Influencing or determining a second outcome of the second interactive in-game activity using the second input;
Determining an updated value of the first achievement metric based at least on the first result of the first interactive game activity and the second result of the second interactive game activity; When,
Determining whether payment should be distributed to the first player based on the updated value of the first achievement metric;
Persistent computer use, including causing a plurality of instructions to automatically distribute the payment if it is determined that payment should be provided to the first player Medium.

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