IP Library Patent Application 12077078
Patent Application
App. No. 12/077,078

Methods for multiple player slot machine game system

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12/077,078
Abstract

Systems and methods for playing live casino games. The systems have changeable displays which portray virtual symbols to live participants. Assignment of symbols are accomplished using data processing functions within on electronic game processor or processors which enable these functions to be performed. The invention allows casinos to speed play and reduce the risk of cheating while allowing multiple participants to play a multiple participant capable slot machine.

Claims (9)

1 . A method for playing a live slot machine game involving wagering by a plurality of live participants, comprising:

displaying a plurality of changeable participant display images from at least one participant display from a plurality of available participant displays;

displaying participant symbols assigned to the participants using the at least one participant display;

controlling play of the game using at least one processor;

awarding payoffs to players who receive a winning symbol group.

2 . A method according to claim 1 further comprising recording game action to enable subsequent analysis or replay.

3 . A method according to claim 1 further comprising sensing betting chips.

4 . A method according to claim 1 further comprising sensing an identification used by at least one participant.

5 . A method according to claim 1 further comprising displaying information concerning play of the game upon a central display.

Assignments (3)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded May 24, 2011
From: IGT
To: DIGIDEAL CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 026331/0965 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 4, 2010
From: DIGIDEAL CORPORATION
To: IGT
Reel/Frame 024785/0583 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 14, 2008
From: SINES, RANDY D.; KUHN, MICHAEL J.; GREGORY, RANDY A.
To: DIGIDEAL CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 020709/0310 →