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Method of playing a poker-type game and apparatus therefor
Assignee: International Game Technology
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Filing: 1991-10-30
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Granted: 1992-12-01
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Expires: 2011-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A poker-type card game which provides a player with an opportunity to increase the amount wagered, and therefore to increase a winning payout, even after the player has received a definite indication that the player has won. Apparatus useful with the game method include a board game version and an electronic video game version which allow a player to increase his wager after reviewing a first display of a plurality of cards.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley E. Fulton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:09
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/32; G07F17/3225; G07F17/3227; G07F17/3286; G07F17/3293; A; A63; A63F; A63F1/00; A63F2001/008; A63F3/00; A63F3/00003; A63F3/00157
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
An poker-type game apparatus comprising: means for receiving an initial wager (w 1 ); means for displaying (T-r) cards wherein T=the total number of cards displayed and r=the number of cards not displayed during the initial display and wherein r is at least 1; means for receiving an additional wager (w 2 ) thereby giving a player a chance to increase his winning payout after receiving an indication of success; means for calculating the total wager (W); means for displaying (r) additional cards; means for comparing the combination of (T) cards with a pre-selected plurality of winning card combinations; and means for calculating and providing a winning payout based on the total wager (W) if the displayed combination of (T) cards comprises at least one of said pre-selected plurality of winning card combinations.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
An poker-type game apparatus comprising: means for receiving an initial wager (w 1 ); means for displaying (T-r) cards wherein T=the total number of cards displayed and r=the number of cards not displayed during the initial display and wherein r is at least 1; means for receiving an additional wager (w 2 ) thereby giving a player a chance to increase his winning payout after receiving an indication of success; means for calculating the total wager (W); means for displaying (r) additional cards; means for comparing the combination of (T) cards with a pre-selected plurality of winning card combinations; and means for calculating and providing a winning payout based on the total wager (W) if the displayed combination of (T) cards comprises at least one of said pre-selected plurality of winning card combinations.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A poker-type game apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising a visible indicia of said pre-selected plurality of winning card combinations.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A poker-type game apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said visible indicia comprises a sign attached to said game.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A poker-type game apparatus according to claim 3 comprising a game board and at least one deck of playing cards having four suits and thirteen cards of different denominations within each suit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A poker-type game apparatus according to claim 1 comprising a game board and at least one deck of playing cards having four suits and thirteen cards of different denominations within each suit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
159 words
A poker-type game apparatus comprising: means for receiving a plurality of wagers; means for displaying a plurality of (T) cards wherein: T=the total number of cards displayed; said displaying means displaying (T-r) cards in response to said receiving means receiving an initial wager wherein: r=the number of cards not displayed during the initial display and wherein r is at least 1; said displaying means displaying (r) additional cards in response to said receiving means receiving an additional wager which gives a player a chance to increase his winning payout after receiving an indication of success; means for determining a winning payout wherein said determining means calculates the total wager, compares the combination of (T) cards with a pre-selected plurality of winning card combinations, and calculates a winning payout based on the total wager if the displayed combination of (T) cards comprises at least one of said pre-selected plurality of winning card combinations; and means for providing said winning payout.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
159 words
A poker-type game apparatus comprising: means for receiving a plurality of wagers; means for displaying a plurality of (T) cards wherein: T=the total number of cards displayed; said displaying means displaying (T-r) cards in response to said receiving means receiving an initial wager wherein: r=the number of cards not displayed during the initial display and wherein r is at least 1; said displaying means displaying (r) additional cards in response to said receiving means receiving an additional wager which gives a player a chance to increase his winning payout after receiving an indication of success; means for determining a winning payout wherein said determining means calculates the total wager, compares the combination of (T) cards with a pre-selected plurality of winning card combinations, and calculates a winning payout based on the total wager if the displayed combination of (T) cards comprises at least one of said pre-selected plurality of winning card combinations; and means for providing said winning payout.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A poker-type game apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said receiving means comprises a coin slot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
86 words
A poker-type game apparatus according to claim 7 further comprising means for accruing wager credits, said accruing means providing an initial indication of the total value of coins inserted into said apparatus and subsequently providing updated indications of the total value of coins that a player has available to wager after deducting for previous wagers and increasing the indicated value for winning payouts which are added to previously accrued values; and wherein said displaying means provides a visible display of said indications of accrued wager credits.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A poker-type game apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said card displaying means comprises a video screen.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
A poker-type game apparatus according to claim 6 wherein said card displaying means comprises a plurality of rotatable reels.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
A poker-type game apparatus according to claim 6 further comprising a visible indicia of said pre-selected plurality of winning card combinations.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
A poker-type game apparatus according to claim 11 wherein said visible indicia is electronically displayed.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
A poker-type game apparatus according to claim 11 wherein said visible indicia comprises a sign attached to said game.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
32 words
A poker-type game apparatus according to claim 6 comprising a game board and at least one deck of playing cards having four suits and thirteen cards of different denominations within each suit.
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