KR20030092953A - Computer-implemented method and gaming apparatus for playing card games in succession - Google Patents

Abstract

The computer-implemented method of the present invention is adapted to continuously play at least the first and second card games. Each card game is associated with a separate set of card rules. In the above method, the game device 1 has a user input unit 11 and a display unit 13, and the player is allowed to wager through the user input unit 11. The card games are played in succession so that the cards in the previous card game are combined with the new cards and re-struck for selection for the results in the cards of the subsequent card game. Also disclosed is a computer program product for a game device 1 having a user input unit 11, a display unit 13 and a processor unit 12.

Description

COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND GAMING APPARATUS FOR PLAYING CARD GAMES IN SUCCESSION

The present invention relates to a game device, and more particularly, to a computer-implemented method and a game device for continuously playing card games.

Conventional game devices allow players to play only one type of card game. When playing with a conventional game device for a certain time, players become easily bored. As such, there has been a request to develop new game devices that can keep the player's attention for a longer period of time.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned disadvantages of the conventional game apparatus by providing a method and a game apparatus for continuously playing card games.

1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of a game device according to the present invention.

2 is a circuit diagram of the preferred embodiment.

3 is a flow chart illustrating a preferred embodiment of a computer-implemented method of continuously playing card games in accordance with the present invention.

4 shows how bets are made in a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

A computer-implemented method of continuously playing at least first and second card games, which is an aspect of the present invention, is disclosed. The computer-implemented method is:

a) providing a game device having a user input unit and a display unit;

b) playing the first card game, wherein the playing step is:

(b-1) causing the game device to dispense a first number of simulated cards to a player;

(b-2) causing the player to make a first bet on the first card game through the user input unit;

(b-3) determining a result of the first card game and adjusting the overall score of the player with reference to the first bet made by the player according to the result of the first card game;

c) playing a second card game, wherein the playing step is:

(c-1) cause the game device to dispense a second number of simulated cards to the player, combine the second number of simulated cards with the first number of simulated cards, and the first and second Replaying a number of simulated cards;

(c-2) causing the player to select a third number of simulated cards from the redrawn first and second number of simulated cards to play the second card game;

(c-3) causing the player to make a second bet on the second card game through the user input unit;

(c-4) determining a result of the second card game and adjusting the overall score of the player with reference to the second bet by the player according to the result of the second card game.

A computer program product for a game device having a user input unit, a display unit, and a processor unit connected to the user input unit and the display unit is provided. The computer program product adjusts the game device to continuously play first and second card games. The computer program product is:

A computer readable storage medium, the storage medium:

A first code for the processor unit to enable the player to play the first card game, wherein the first code is code for causing the processor unit to dispense a first number of simulated cards to the player; Code that allows the processor unit to make a first bet on the first card game through the user input unit, the processor unit to determine a result of the first card game, and A code for adjusting the overall score of the player with reference to a first bet made by the player according to the result of the one card game;

The processor unit having a second code for causing the player to play the second card game, wherein the second code: causes the processor unit to dispense a second number of simulated cards to the player, Code for combining a second number of simulated cards with the first number of simulated cards and replaying the first and second numbers of simulated cards; Code for causing the processor unit to select a third number of simulated cards from the redrawn first and second number of simulated cards to play the second card game; Code for causing the processor unit to cause the player to make a second bet on the second card game through the user input unit; Code for causing the processor unit to determine a result of the second card game and to adjust the overall score of the player with reference to a second bet made by the player in accordance with the result of the second card game. .

Disclosed is a game apparatus for continuously executing at least first and second card games, which is another feature of the invention. The game device is:

A user input unit;

A display unit;

Means for causing the player to play the first card game, the means for causing the game device to dispense a first number of simulated cards to the player, and the player via the user input unit to generate the first card game. Means for causing a first bet on a one card game, determining a result of the first card game, and referring to the total score of the player with reference to the first bet made by the player according to the result of the first card game. Means for adjusting;

Means for causing the player to play a second card game, wherein the means: the game device dispenses a second number of simulated cards to the player, the second number of simulated cards and the first number of Means for combining the simulated cards and replaying the first and second numbers of simulated cards; Means for causing the player to select a third number of simulated cards from the replayed first and second numbers of simulated cards to play a second card game; Means for causing the player to make a second bet on a second card game through the user input unit; Means for determining a result of the second card game and adjusting the overall score of the player with reference to a second bet made by the player in accordance with the result of the second card game.

Another feature of the invention consists of a user input unit, a display unit, a processor unit connected to the user input unit and the display unit, and a computer program product for adjusting a game device to continuously play first and second card games. The game device is disclosed. The computer program product includes a computer readable storage medium, the storage medium comprising:

A first code for the processor unit to enable the player to play the first card game, wherein the first code is code for causing the processor unit to dispense a first number of simulated cards to the player; Code for enabling the processor unit to make a first bet on the first card game through the user input unit, and causing the processor unit to determine a result of the first card game, A code for adjusting the overall score of the player with reference to a first bet made by the player according to the result of the one card game;

The processor unit having a second code for causing the player to play the second card game, wherein the second code: causes the processor unit to dispense a second number of simulated cards to the player, Code for combining a second number of simulated cards with the first number of simulated cards and replaying the first and second numbers of simulated cards; Code for causing the processor unit to select a third number of simulated cards from the redrawn first and second number of simulated cards to play the second card game; Code for causing the processor unit to cause the player to make a second bet on the second card game through the user input unit; Code for causing the processor unit to determine a result of the second card game and to adjust the overall score of the player with reference to a second bet made by the player in accordance with the result of the second card game. .

In Fig. 1, the preferred embodiment of the game device 1 according to the present invention is adapted to play card games continuously. Also with reference to FIG. 2, the game device 1 comprises a user input unit 11, a processor unit 12, a display unit 13, a sound generating unit 14 and the user input unit 11. And a power supply unit 15 connected to the display unit 13 and the processor unit 12 and the sound generating unit 14. The user input unit 11 may be operable to receive input from the user. The display unit 13 can be operated to display a game image thereon. The sound generating unit 14 may be operable to provide audio commands and information to the user. The processor unit 12 is connected to the user input unit 11, the display unit 13 and the sound generating unit 14 and controls their operations according to pre-programmed instructions. Preferably, the processor unit 12 is in the form of a circuit board removably installed in the game device 1, wherein the processor unit 12 is a computer-implemented method of the present invention, such as a read-only memory device. A computer readable storage medium 121 in which program codes for execution are recorded; A central processing unit (CPU) 122 for executing the program codes; And an image processor 123 and random access memory (RAM). However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the processor unit 12 may be provided with a storage medium in the form of a floppy disk, a compact disk, a game cartridge or the like.

3 and 4, the program codes in the storage medium 121 control the game process as follows:

Game-Initialization Process: When the game device 1 is activated, the CPU 122 retrieves image data from the storage medium 121 and transmits the image data to the image processor 123 for processing. The output of the image processor 123 is sent to the display unit 13 to operate as a visual interface with the user. At the same time, sound data will be sent to the sound generating unit 14 for sound effects. As such, before starting the game, the display unit 13 may display a series of exemplary images until a player enters a game-playing command through the user input unit 11. have. The game-playing command may be input as a result of the coin-insert operation or as a result of the operation of the start button.

Card-Distribution Process: As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the first card game proceeds in step (a). At the beginning of the first card game, the processor unit 12 is to dispense (m) the number of simulated cards to the player. In this embodiment, the number (m) is equal to five. The processor unit 12 is configured to display on the display unit 13 some of the simulated cards of the (m) number of simulated cards face up, and the others face down. At this time, in the lower step 20 of the step (b), the processor unit 12 is connected to all possible prize card combinations on the display unit 13 and its bet for betting (betting) by the player. Related magnifications. As shown in Fig. 4, there are ten possible prize card combinations, namely one pair (magnification = 2), two pairs (magnification = 3), three of the same kind (magnification = 4). ), Straight (magnification = 5), flush (magnification = 10), full house (magnification = 30), 4 pieces of the same type (magnification = 100), straight flush (magnification = 200) ), Royal flush (magnification = 300) and five of the same type (magnification = 500). In addition, the variable (s) is then set to zero. In a lower step 21, the player makes a first bet on at least one of the prize card combinations via the user input unit 11. The first bet is displayed at the corresponding position indicated by one of the numbers 1-10 adjacent to the associated prize card combination. During this substep, the processor unit 12 is adapted to generate some sound-visual effects, such as the conversion of the background color of the display unit 13, thereby making the player when making a second bet for a second card game. A hint about the likelihood of a large prize in a subsequent second card game may be provided to the player for reference. In this embodiment, a large prize is possible when the player card combination is placed in a straight line or higher. After the first bet, proceeding to the lower step 22, the processor unit 12 is configured to display the dispensed (m) number of simulated cards face up on the display unit 13, In step 23, the processor unit 12 determines whether one of the (m) number of simulated cards is a designated wild card, such as a joker card. Otherwise, proceed to substep 25. If so, then proceed to substep 24, wherein the processor unit 12 assigns the face value to the designated wildcard so that the (m) number of simulated cards form an optimal prize card combination, and substep 25 In this case, the processor unit 12 determines the result of the first card game by comparing the (m) number of simulated cards dispensed to the player with possible prize card combinations, and the result of the first card game. Accordingly, the overall score of the player is adjusted with reference to the first bet made by the player. In particular, if the (m) number of simulated cards matches one of the possible prize card combinations in which the first bet is made, the player's prize is multiplied by the respective multiplier of one of the possible prize card combinations. Same as the first bet made on one of the card combinations. The new total score of the player is stored in the RAM 124 by the processor unit 12. At this point, the first card game ends and the process proceeds to sub-step 26 to start the second card game.

In substep 260 of step (c), the processor unit 12 is checked to see if the variable (s) is set to 1. If so, then proceed to substep 32. Otherwise, substep Proceed to (27).

In a lower step 27, the processor unit 12 is to dispense (n) the number of simulated cards to the player. In this embodiment, the number (n) is equal to two. The (n) number of simulated cards are combined with the (m) number of simulated cards in the first card game, and the (m + n) number of simulated cards are replayed. The processor unit 12 allows the player to select (p) number of simulated cards from the (m + n) number of simulated cards. In this embodiment, the number (p) is equal to five. During card selection, the processor unit 12 is adapted to provide hints of at least 10 face value, odd face value, etc. for some of the (m + n) simulated cards for the player's reference. The variable (s) is increased in this substep.

Thus, in a lower step 28, the player makes a second bet on the second card game through the user input unit 11. Unlike the first bet, which can be made in any of the possible prize card combinations, there is only one second bet. After the second bet, the process proceeds to the lower step 29, whereby the processor unit 12 causes the selected (p) number of simulated cards to be displayed upward on the display unit 13, and the lower step. At 30, the processor unit 12 determines whether one of the (p) number of simulated cards is a designated wild card, such as a joker card. Otherwise, proceed to substep 32. If so, then proceed to substep 31, wherein the processor unit 12 assigns a face value to the designated wildcard so that the (p) number of simulated cards form an optimal prize card combination, In 32), the processor unit 12 determines the result of the second card game by comparing the selected (p) number of simulated cards with the possible prize card combinations, and in accordance with the result of the second card game. The overall score of the player is adjusted with reference to the second bet made by the player. In particular, if the (p) number of simulated cards matches one of the possible prize card combinations, the player's prize is equal to the second bet multiplied by the individual multiplier of one of the possible prize card combinations. . For example, if the second bet is 20 and the number of (p) simulated cards corresponds to a flush with a magnification of 10, then the player's prize is 20x10 = 200. The new total score of the player is stored in the RAM 124 by the processor unit 12. At this time, the second card game ends, and the process proceeds to the lower step 26 again.

In substep 26, since the variable (s) is increased by one, step 33 is reached. In step 33, if the (p) number of simulated cards meets a certain prize card combination rule, such as a three card ranking of the same kind or a higher card ranking, then a bonus game (shown in FIG. 4). Like a slot wheel game with three slots). The overall score of the player will increase according to the result of the bonus game. In this embodiment, during the bonus game, if the three slot wheels stop at the same number, the player's prize in the second card game is multiplied by the number represented by the slot wheels.

At the end of the second card game, the processor unit 12 is to wait for a new game-playing instruction to start another game session.

In practice, the present invention computer-implemented method and game device is not limited to the two consecutive card games described above. By changing the value of the variable (s) in substep 26 and by providing the player with the option to change the (n), (m), (p) number of three or more other Card games may be played sequentially.

The inventors' computer-implemented method and game device have the effect of keeping the player's attention for a longer time by allowing the player to continuously play different card games with different betting rules in a single game session.

Claims (24)

A computer-implemented method of continuously playing at least first and second card games, the method comprising: a) providing a game device 1 having a user input unit 11 and a display unit 13; b) playing the first card game, wherein the playing step is: (b-1) causing the game device 1 to dispense a first number of simulated cards to a player; (b-2) causing the player to make a first bet on the first card game through the user input unit 11; (b-3) determining a result of the first card game and adjusting the overall score of the player with reference to the first bet made by the player according to the result of the first card game; c) playing a second card game, wherein the playing step is: (c-1) cause the game device 1 to distribute a second number of simulated cards to the player, combine the second number of simulated cards with the first number of simulated cards, and the first number of simulated cards. Replaying the second number of simulated cards; (c-2) causing the player to select a third number of simulated cards from the redrawn first and second number of simulated cards to play the second card game; (c-3) causing the player to make a second bet on the second card game through the user input unit 11; (c-4) determining a result of the second card game and adjusting the overall score of the player with reference to the second bet by the player according to the result of the second card game. Computer-implemented method characterized by continuously playing at least first and second card games. The method according to claim 1, wherein in step (b-1) all possible prize card combinations are displayed on the display unit 13, In step (b-2), the first bet is made on at least one of the possible prize card combinations, In step (b-3), the result of the first card game is determined by comparing the prize card combinations with the simulated cards dispensed to the player in step (b-1). Computer-implemented method of playing two card games consecutively. 3. The card of claim 2, wherein each of the possible prize card combinations is associated with an individual multiplier, such that the simulated cards dispensed to the player in step (b-1) match one of the prize card combinations in which a first bet was made. When the prizes of the player are equal to the first bet made on one of the prize card combinations multiplied by the respective multiplier of the one of the prize card combinations. Computer-implemented method performed continuously. The method of claim 1, wherein in step (c-4), the result of the second card game is determined by comparing possible prize card combinations with a third number of simulated cards selected by the player in step (c-2). Computer-implemented method of successively playing at least first and second card games. 5. The method of claim 4, wherein each of the possible prize card combinations is associated with an individual multiplier, such that when the third number of simulated cards selected by the player in step (c-1) matches one of the prize card combinations. And the player's prizes are equal to a second bet multiplied by an individual multiplier of one of the prize card combinations. The display of claim 1, wherein in step (b-1), some of the simulated cards of the first number of simulated cards are displayed face up on the display unit 13, and the other simulated cards face down. Computer-implemented method of successively playing at least first and second card games. 2. The method of claim 1, wherein step (b-3) is performed such that when one simulated card in the first number of simulated cards is a designated wild card, the first number of simulated cards form an optimal prize card combination. And assigning a par value to the designated wild card. 12. The computer-implemented method of sequentially executing at least first and second card games. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method further comprises a hint about the likelihood of the largest prize money in the second card game for the player's reference when the game device 1 made the second bet before step c). And providing the player to the player, wherein at least the first and second card games are successively played. The part of the first and second numbers of simulated cards for reference of the player, according to claim 1, wherein in step (c-2), when the game device 1 selects the third number of simulated cards, And continuously provide at least first and second card games, characterized in that it provides a hint to the user. In the computer program product for a game device (1) comprising a user input unit (11), a display unit (13) and a processor unit (12) connected to the user input unit (11) and the display unit (13). The computer program product adjusts the game device 1 to successively play first and second card games, the computer program product comprising: Computer readable storage medium 121, the storage medium 121: A first code for the processor unit 12 to allow the player to play the first card game, wherein the first code causes the processor unit 12 to present a first number of simulated cards to the player. Code for dispensing, code for the processor unit 12 to allow the player to make a first bet on the first card game through the user input unit 11, and the processor unit 12 Code for determining a result of the first card game, and adjusting the overall score of the player with reference to a first bet made by the player according to the result of the first card game; The processor unit 12 has a second code for causing the player to play the second card game, where the second code is: The processor unit 12 gives the player a second number of simulated cards. To distribute the second number of simulated cards and the first number of simulated cards, and to replay the first and second numbers of simulated cards; Code for causing the processor unit (12) to select a third number of simulated cards from the redrawn first and second number of simulated cards to play the second card game; Code for causing the processor unit (12) to cause the player to make a second bet on the second card game through the user input unit (11); Code that causes the processor unit 12 to determine a result of the second card game and adjust the overall score of the player with reference to a second bet made by the player in accordance with the result of the second card game And a computer program product comprising: 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the first code further comprises a code for causing the processor unit 12 to display all possible prize card combinations on the display unit 13, wherein the first bet is the possible prize card combination. , The result of the first card game is determined by comparing the prize card combinations with the simulated cards dispensed to the player, Each of the possible prize card combinations is associated with an individual multiplier, such that when simulated cards dispensed to the player to play the first card game match one of the prize card combinations in which the first bet is made, The player's prizes are the same as the first bet made on one of the prize card combinations multiplied by the respective multiplier of one of the prize card combinations. The method of claim 10, wherein the result of the second card game is determined by comparing the third number of simulated cards selected by the player with possible prize card combinations, Each of the possible prize card combinations is associated with an individual multiplier, such that when simulated cards dispensed to the player to play the third card game match one of the prize card combinations in which the second bet is made, The player's prizes are the same as the second bet made on one of the prize card combinations multiplied by the respective multiplier of one of the prize card combinations. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the first code causes the processor unit 12 to display some of the simulated cards of the first number of simulated cards face up on the display unit 13, and another simulated card. The computer program product further comprising code for directing downwards. 11. The first code of claim 10 wherein the first code provides a hint to the player about the likelihood of the largest prize money in the second card game for the player's reference when the processor unit 12 made the second bet. Have additional code to do so, The second code is a code that causes the processor unit 12 to provide a hint for some of the first and second numbers of simulated cards for reference of the player when the third number of simulated cards are selected. And a computer program product further comprising. In a game device (1) for continuously playing at least first and second card games, the game device (1) comprises: A user input unit 11; A display unit 13; Means for causing the player to play the first card game, wherein the means comprises means for causing the game device 1 to dispense a first number of simulated cards to the player, and the player inputs the user input unit ( Means for determining a first bet on the first card game, the result of the first card game, and with reference to the first bet made by the player according to the result of the first card game. Means for adjusting the overall score of the player; Means for causing the player to play a second card game, wherein the means: the game device 1 dispenses a second number of simulated cards to the player, the second number of simulated cards and the first; Means for combining the one number of simulated cards and replaying the first and second numbers of simulated cards; Means for causing the player to select a third number of simulated cards from the replayed first and second numbers of simulated cards to play a second card game; Means for causing the player to make a second bet on a second card game through the user input unit (11); Means for determining a result of the second card game and adjusting the overall score of the player with reference to a second bet made by the player in accordance with the result of the second card game. A game device for successively playing first and second card games. 16. The device according to claim 15, wherein the means for playing the first card game further comprises means for displaying all possible prize card combinations on the display unit (13), wherein the first bet is one of the possible prize card combinations. At least one, and the result of the first card game is determined by comparing the prize card combinations with the simulated cards dispensed to the player, Each of the possible prize card combinations is associated with an individual multiplier, such that when simulated cards dispensed to the player for playing the first card game match one of the prize card combinations in which the first bet is made, The player's prizes are the same as the first bet made on one of the prize card combinations multiplied by the individual multiplier of one of the prize card combinations. Device. The method of claim 15, wherein the result of the second card game is determined by comparing the third number of simulated cards selected by the player with possible prize card combinations, Each of the possible prize card combinations is associated with an individual multiplier, such that when simulated cards dispensed to the player to play the third card game match one of the prize card combinations in which the second bet is made, The player's prizes are the same as the second bet made on one of the prize card combinations multiplied by the respective multiplier of one of the prize card combinations. Device. 16. The device of claim 15, wherein the means for playing the first card game causes the simulated cards of some of the first number of simulated cards to face up on the display unit 13, the other simulated cards below. And at least one first and second card games, characterized in that it further comprises a code to display toward. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the means for playing the first card game means for providing the player with a hint as to the likelihood of the largest prize money in the second card game for reference by the player when the second bet is made. Additionally provided, The means for playing the second card game further comprises means for providing a hint for some of the first and second numbers of simulated cards for reference by the player when the third number of simulated cards are selected. And continuously playing at least the first and second card games. To continuously execute the user input unit 11, the display unit 13, the processor unit 12 connected to the user input unit 11 and the display unit 13, and the first and second card games. In a game device (1) consisting of a computer program product for adjusting the game device (1), the computer program product includes a computer readable storage medium (121), wherein the storage medium (121): A first code for the processor unit 12 to allow the player to play the first card game, wherein the first code causes the processor unit 12 to present a first number of simulated cards to the player. Code for dispensing, code for the processor unit 12 to allow the player to make a first bet on the first card game through the user input unit 11, and the processor unit 12 Code for determining a result of the first card game, and adjusting the overall score of the player with reference to a first bet made by the player according to the result of the first card game; The processor unit 12 has a second code for causing the player to play the second card game, where the second code is: The processor unit 12 gives the player a second number of simulated cards. To distribute the second number of simulated cards and the first number of simulated cards, and to replay the first and second numbers of simulated cards; Code for causing the processor unit (12) to select a third number of simulated cards from the redrawn first and second number of simulated cards to play the second card game; Code for causing the processor unit (12) to cause the player to make a second bet on the second card game through the user input unit (11); Code that causes the processor unit 12 to determine a result of the second card game and adjust the overall score of the player with reference to a second bet made by the player in accordance with the result of the second card game Game device comprising a. 21. The system of claim 20, wherein the first code further comprises a code to cause the processor unit 12 to display all possible prize card combinations on the display unit 13, wherein the first bet is the possible prize card combination. , The result of the first card game is determined by comparing the prize card combinations with the simulated cards dispensed to the player, Each of the possible prize card combinations is associated with an individual multiplier, such that when simulated cards dispensed to the player for playing the first card game match one of the prize card combinations in which the first bet is made, And the player's prizes are the same as the first bet made on one of the prize card combinations multiplied by an individual multiplier of one of the prize card combinations. The method of claim 20, wherein the result of the second card game is determined by comparing the third number of simulated cards selected by the player with possible prize card combinations, Each of the possible prize card combinations is associated with an individual multiplier, such that when simulated cards dispensed to the player to play the third card game match one of the prize card combinations in which the second bet is made, And the player's prizes are the same as the second bet made on one of the prize card combinations multiplied by the individual multiplier of one of the prize card combinations. 21. The method of claim 20 wherein the first code causes the processor unit 12 to display some of the simulated cards of the first number of simulated cards face up on the display unit 13, and another simulated card. Game code, characterized in that it further comprises a code to display downward. 21. The player of claim 20, wherein the first code provides a hint to the player about the likelihood of the largest prize money in the second card game for the player's reference when the processor unit 12 makes the second bet. Have additional code to do so, The second code is a code that causes the processor unit 12 to provide a hint for some of the first and second numbers of simulated cards for reference of the player when the third number of simulated cards are selected. Game device, characterized in that further provided.