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US 8,444,470 · App. 13/223,886 · Granted May 21, 2013

Multi-ball video-roulette gaming systems, methods and processor-readable media

Inventor: Chris J. Gurule (Henderson, NV)
Assignee: Concept Gaming, LLC
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 8,444,470
App. No.
13/223,886
Granted
May 21, 2013
Kind
B2
Abstract

A video-based multi-ball super-roulette gaming system, method and processor-readable media includes a main/primary roulette wheel having a number of ball pockets with betting marks and a circular runway for rotating multiple graphical game balls within the primary roulette wheel. The system permits a player to pay and play multiple balls in order to maximize the action and winning chances with respect to a player. Multiple balls of the game provide increased action for the player while enticing the player to wager more creating increased gaming volume for an operator. Optionally, a secondary multiplier bonus wheel rotates within the vicinity of the primary roulette wheel in order to provide multiplied potential win for the player when configured with, for example, a bonus-wheel super-roulette gaming system and/or method.

Claims (43)

1. A video roulette gaming system, comprising:

a primary roulette wheel having a plurality of ball pockets with betting marks on a betting layout and a circular runway for rotating multiple graphical game balls within said primary roulette wheel;

a plurality of graphical game balls that rotates within said primary roulette wheel, such that said primary roulette wheel permits a player to pay and bet with respect to said plurality of game balls in order to maximize a gaming action thereof and increase a probability of win for said player while enticing said player to wager more with each additional graphical game ball and increase a gaming volume for an operator of said video roulette gaming system;

a secondary multiplier bonus wheel rotating within the vicinity of said primary roulette wheel in order to provide a multiplied potential win to activate said secondary multiplier bonus wheel; and

a bonus spot with a hole and a path located on said primary roulette wheel for transferring at least one graphical game ball from said primary roulette wheel to said secondary multiplier bonus wheel when said at least one graphical game ball lands upon said bonus spot of said primary roulette wheel.

2. The system of claim 1 wherein said plurality of ball pockets comprises numbered and colored ball pockets.

3. The system of claim 1 further comprising a bonus roulette wheel that becomes active when a maximum bet is played.

4. The system of claim 1 further comprising a parley betting module that permits said player to place via said video roulette gaming system, at least one additional wager with respect to said betting layout, wherein said betting layout represents at least one of the following roulette color formats: all read, all black, all even, or all odd.

5. The system of claim 1 wherein a win is payable with respect to at least one additional wager when said at least one additional wager comprises a maximum bet and during which all graphical game balls select similar spots.

6. The system of claim 1 further comprising a multimedia device that generates an animation and a sound during rotation of said graphical game ball in said primary roulette wheel in order to enhance spontaneity and excitement for said player within a video-simulated casino environment.

7. The system of claim 1 further comprising:

an electronic display for displaying said primary roulette wheel and said secondary multiplier bonus wheel; and

an input device operably associated with said electronic display for entering an individual number and a betting selection by said player in said casino environment.

8. The system of claim 1 wherein said secondary multiplier bonus wheel comprises a standard set multiplier.

9. The system of claim 1 wherein said secondary multiplier bonus wheel comprises a mystery set multiplier.

10. A method of operating a video roulette gaming device, said method comprising:

displaying, via the video roulette gaming device, a primary roulette wheel having a plurality of ball pockets with betting marks on a betting layout and a circular runway for rotating multiple graphical game balls within said primary roulette wheel;

presenting, via the video roulette gaming device, a plurality of graphical game balls that rotates within said primary roulette wheel, such that said primary roulette wheel permits a player to pay and bet with respect to said plurality of game balls in order to maximize a gaming action thereof and increase a probability of win for said player while enticing said player to wager more for each additional graphical game ball and increase a gaming volume for an operator of said video roulette gaming system;

displaying, via the video roulette gaming device, a secondary multiplier bonus wheel rotating within the vicinity of said primary roulette wheel in order to provide a multiplied potential win to activate said secondary multiplier bonus wheel; and

presenting, via the video roulette gaming device, a bonus spot with a hole and a path located on said primary roulette wheel for transferring at least one graphical game ball from said primary roulette wheel to said secondary multiplier bonus wheel when said at least one graphical game ball lands upon said bonus spot of said primary roulette wheel.

11. The method of claim 10 wherein said plurality of ball pockets comprises numbered and colored ball pockets.

12. The method of claim 10 further comprising displaying via said video roulette gaming device, a bonus roulette wheel that becomes active when a maximum bet is played.

13. The method of claim 10 further comprising permitting, via said video roulette gaming device, said player to place via said video roulette gaming device, at least one additional wager with respect to said betting layout, wherein said betting layout represents at least one of the following roulette color formats: all red, all black, all even, or all odd.

14. The method of claim 10 wherein a win is payable with respect to at least one additional wager when said at least one additional wager comprises a maximum bet and during which all graphical game balls select similar spots.

15. The method of claim 10 further comprising generating via said video roulette gaming device, an animation and a sound during rotation of said graphical game ball in said primary roulette wheel in order to enhance spontaneity and excitement of said player within a video-simulated casino environment.

16. The method of claim 10 further comprising:

displaying, via an electronic display of said video roulette gaming device, said primary roulette wheel and secondary multiplier bonus wheel; and

allowing, via an input device associated with said electronic display, an individual number and a betting selection to be input by said player.

17. The method of claim 10 wherein said secondary multiplier bonus wheel comprises a standard set multiplier and/or a mystery set multiplier.

18. A non-transitory processor-readable medium storing code representing instructions to cause a processor to perform a process for video roulette gaming via a video roulette video gaming system, said code comprising code to:

display a primary roulette wheel having a plurality of ball pockets with betting marks on a betting layout and a circular runway for rotating multiple graphical game balls within said primary roulette wheel;

present a plurality of graphical game balls that rotates within said primary roulette wheel, such that said primary roulette wheel permits a player to pay and bet with respect to said plurality of game balls in order to maximize a gaming action thereof and increase a probability of win for said player while enticing said player to wager more for each additional graphical game ball and increase gaming volume for an operator of said video roulette gaming system;

display a secondary multiplier bonus wheel rotating within the vicinity of said primary roulette wheel in order to provide a multiplied potential win to activate said secondary multiplier bonus wheel; and

present a bonus spot with a hole and a path located on said primary roulette wheel for transferring at least one graphical game ball from said primary roulette wheel to said secondary multiplier bonus wheel when said at least one graphical game ball lands upon said bonus spot of said primary roulette wheel.

19. The non-transitory processor-readable medium of claim 18 wherein said plurality of ball pockets comprises numbered and colored ball pockets.

20. The non-transitory processor-readable medium of claim 18 wherein said code further comprises code to display a bonus roulette wheel that becomes active when a maximum bet is played.

21. The non-transitory processor-readable medium of claim 18 wherein said code further comprises code to permit said player to place via said video roulette gaming device, at least one additional wager with respect to said betting layout, wherein said betting layout represents at least one of the following roulette color formats: all red, all black, all even, or all odd.

22. The non-transitory processor-readable medium of claim 18 wherein a win is payable with respect to at least one additional wager when said at least one additional wager comprises a maximum bet and during which all graphical game balls select similar spots.

23. The non-transitory processor-readable medium of claim 18 wherein said code further comprises code to generate an animation and a sound during rotation of said graphical game ball in said primary roulette wheel in order to enhance spontaneity and excitement of said player within a video-simulated casino environment.

24. The non-transitory processor-readable medium of claim 18 wherein said code further comprises code to:

display said primary roulette wheel and secondary multiplier bonus wheel; and

allow an individual number and a betting selection to be input by said player.

25. The non-transitory processor-readable medium of claim 18 wherein said secondary multiplier bonus wheel comprises at least one of a standard set multiplier and a mystery set multiplier.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 13, 2011
From: GURULE, CHRIS J.
To: CONCEPT GAMING, LLC
Reel/Frame 026896/0990 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation In Part 13031471 · Feb 21, 2011
Provisional Application 61429823 · Jan 5, 2011
Related Publication 20120172103A1 · Jul 5, 2012