Amusement devices: games inventions 07/06

20060166724 - Golf putt measuring device: A portable device for measuring aspects of a moving projectile (such as a golf ball) in a sporting activity is provided. The device produces calculations from events it detects. The device comprises a set of detectors in a spaced relationship for detecting movement of the projectile across the device; a...

20060166725 - Lottery and gaming systems with single representation for multiple instant win game outcomes: The invention is directed to a gaming network and a method for conducting an electronic wagering game, such as a pull-tab game or other instant win game, having a finite pool of outcome records from which outcomes are selected for the players. The method may include receiving value from a...

20060166726 - Methods and systems for playing baccarat jackpot: A method and system for playing jackpot and live baccarat games are provided. One feature of the jackpot method involves the use of card combinations that may include, e.g., at least one zero-point card. Another feature of the jackpot method involves initial jackpot contribution from the banker who operates the...

20060166728 - Gaming machine with button panel features: A gaming machine for conducting a wagering game includes a player-actuated button containing multicolored or multiple LEDs of varied colors for representing denominations, play modes, or values in a wagering game....

20060166727 - Gaming machine with proximity-sensitive input device: A gaming device includes a proximity-sensitive input device that receives input from a gaming patron based upon placement of an object near the input device but without necessarily touching the input device. In an embodiment, the input device is behind a plate of glass. In another embodiment, the proximity-sensitive input...

20060166729 - Lottery and gaming systems with electronic instant win games: The invention is directed to a gaming network and method for conducting an electronic wagering game, such as an instant win game, at the gaming network. The electronic wagering game may include selecting at least one outcome record from a finite pool of outcome records for the wagering game stored...

20060166730 - Slot machine game and system with improved jackpot feature: Certain embodiments provide a method and system for awarding a progressive prize. The system includes a bank of gaming machines accepting different bets per play as selected by a player. A random number is selected from a predetermined fixed range of numbers that does not change during play of a...

20060166731 - Linked jackpot controller topology: A system of interlinked gaming machines or consoles. A plurality of linked games with a secondary game associated with the plurality....

20060166733 - Method of leasing a gaming machine for a percentage of a net win amount: A method of leasing a gaming machine is provided that includes determining a monetary average machine net win in monetary units per gaming machine per unit of time for a group of existing gaming machines, receiving the leased gaming machine, and determining a monetary payment amount for the leased gaming...

20060166734 - Progressive jackpot system and method: A progressive jackpot and promotion system and method related to playing golf. In general, a golfer has the option to pay an additional entry fee into a progressive jackpot. The fee is used to seed the jackpot, add to the jackpot, provide income to participating golf courses, provide charitable contributions...

20060166732 - Ticket management apparatus, a ticketing device and a data management system for cashless operation: The present invention relates to a ticket management apparatus (TMA) for cashless operation of gaming machines (100a-100n), comprising a ticketing device (400a-400n) for inputting and outputting tickets (500) containing gaming data (502) and at least one data management device (101a-101n). The data management device (101a-101n) includes a gaming machine interface...

20060166735 - Equalizing different jackpot games with frequent pays: Two-way communications between casino games and diverse master controllers using a universal game module there between allows routing event messages with standard protocols. The universal game module with a computer processor, circuitry, connection ports, interfaces and protocols allows the communications by evaluating, prioritizing, polling and routing communications. A jackpot group...

20060166736 - Method for initializing a game, and a gaming device: The invention relates to a method for initializing a desired game in an electronic gaming machine, in which a predefined fee has to be paid in order to play the game and the events of the game are displayed on a screen. According to the invention the player is offered...

20060166737 - Method and system for athletic motion analysis and instruction: A system and method for analyzing and improving the performance of an athletic motion such as a golf swing requires: instrumenting a user with inertial sensors and video cameras and monitoring a golf swing or such other athletic motion of interest; drawing upon and contributing to a vast library of...

20060166738 - Method and system for golf swing analysis and training for putters: Techniques for measuring and modeling club-like sports instrument inertial motion sensing signals are disclosed. The disclosed method and system generate corrected output of a motion sensing circuit, which circuit includes an inertial measurement unit and associates with a putting club-like sports instrument. One aspect of the disclosed subject matter includes...

20060166739 - Operating method for a wireless recreation system: An operating method for a wireless recreation system is described. A recreation user can log on to a recreation network server located in a wireless network environment using a portable wireless apparatus. Afterward, the user can download audio or video data from the mentioned server, or send an instant message...

20060166740 - Method and system for identifying, matching and transacting information among portable devices within radio frequency proximity: In today's increasingly populated, yet very busy world, there is a growing need to create community and enable an efficient flow of information through shared interactions; such as matching, alerting, gaming, and commerce. Interactions can be facilitated by advancing technology and the proliferation of wireless devices. Wireless devices and applications...

20060166743 - Game system, typing game apparatus and server: A game system includes: a typing game apparatus; and a server, wherein: the server includes: a server communication unit for communicating with the typing game apparatus; a clock unit for clocking the time and date; a storage unit for storing game data with a definite usable term for use in...

20060166742 - Method for advertisement service provider wholesaling: A method for managing advertising content delivery in a gaming environment includes associating a plurality of advertising spots of an advertising enabled game with a first advertising service provider (ADSP). In particular, the first ADSP is in communication with a communications network, such as for instance a wide area network....

20060166741 - System for communicating with a player: Embodiments of the invention include a vertical player interface device with player tracking functionality and methods for retrofitting existing electronic gaming machines with vertical player interfaces and tracking devices. The player interface facilitates player interaction with the gaming network to enable information exchange, cashless gaming, player tracking, bonusing, and casino...

20060166744 - Game device program, game device control, method and program distribution device: Each of game data storage parts (40), in which, while a replication of game data is created, and an item can be used on the basis of different game data, it is possible to prevent the item from increasing by the replication, stores original item data relating to an original...

20060166745 - Handheld electronic game with recharging function: A handheld electronic game comprises a rotational body, an processor, a storage cell for powering the processor, a display screen for displaying images processed by the processor, and a number of keys for providing game-control input to the processor. A generator is electrically connected to the storage cell for applying...

20060160590 - Gaming machine: One embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine connected to a network, and the gaming machine comprises: a detecting unit which detects a figure; a game-progressing information sending unit which sends to another device game-progressing information indicating that the gaming machine is in game-progressing based on the detection...

20060160589 - Gaming machine and game system: A gaming machine has a storage unit, a reading unit, a first selecting unit, and a first providing unit. The storage unit stores game related data items. The reading unit reads out, from a recording medium held by a player, first selection information for selecting a first game related data...

20060160588 - Toy: The present invention provides a toy that makes character movement realistic, A transparent LCD screen that is visible from the front of the room is disposed within the room so as to be in contact with the walls, ceiling and floor thereof. An internal body such as a chair and...

20060160591 - Typing game apparatus: A typing game apparatus has two display devices, making realistic and varied games possible. The configuration is such that two liquid crystal display devices are provided in the front face of a cabinet, and when a coin or the like is inserted into a coin slot and typing-game execution processing...

20060160592 - Game device, game processing method and recording medium having a program recorded thereon: An object of this invention is to provide a game device that can add much to the production of the game. The invention is a game device for displaying a game image which expresses a virtual three-dimensional space, which is characterized in that it displays the first action scene between...

20060160594 - Interactive deduction game: The present invention relates to a device including a display device, a plurality of inputs adjacent the display, and electrical components. The electrical components are operable to display a question to a player on the display device, wherein the question is used to determine an undisclosed object, enable the player...

20060160593 - Negotiation system and processor-based method: A processor-based method for automated negotiation with continuous game moves. A game tree is constructed with a root node that represents a current state of the negotiation. The game tree is evaluated, and a next offer selected. A range-term is defined based on the continuous game moves and the range-term...

20060160596 - Gaming machine: One embodiment of the present invention is a gaming machine having a credit-value/bet-value processor storing the number of bets paid out by a player, a stage information generator determining CPU-side dice-numbers for the gaming machine, a player-side dice determination device determining player-side dice-numbers for the player, and a stage win...

20060160595 - Slot machine game that allows player to purchase reel re-spins: A method, device, and computer readable storage medium for implementing a slot machine game which allows a player to purchase a respin of a reel selected by the player. A cost of the respin is computed and presented to the player. The player can decide to pay the cost and...

20060160597 - System and method for providing a contest-based game: A method of multiple pricing for a predetermined shared jackpot in a contest-based game is disclosed. For instance, a contest-based game ticket that is purchased for one dollar can result in a five million dollar win, a contest-based game ticket that is purchased for two dollars can result in a...

20060160599 - Systems and methods for allocating an outcome amount among a total number of events: Systems and methods are provided for operating a gaming system. In one embodiment, an outcome amount associated with a total number of events is determined. For example, a total payout amount associated with a number of instant lottery tickets may be determined. Based on a parameter associated with a player,...

20060160598 - Wide screen gaming apparatus: A gaming apparatus, comprising: a display support structure; a display unit capable of generating video images and attached to said display support structure in a position that is non-rotatable about an axis substantially perpendicular to a plane formed by a front surface of said display unit, wherein said display unit...

20060160600 - Card game system with automatic bet recognition: An exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a bet recognition system for use with a card game. A table is provided for playing a card game including a bet location for each player. An image capture device is positioned in proximity to the bet location and configured to capture an...

20060160602 - Flexible online instant lottery game: A system and method for facilitating the play of instant lottery games is disclosed. Example embodiments of the claims system and method may receive a set of presentations for an instant lottery. The set of presentations may be associated with a prize pool. Each presentation in the set of presentations...

20060160601 - Off-line remote system for lotteries and games of skill: An off-line remote lottery system which enables players to purchase instant-type lottery game outcomes from a randomized prize data stream in a central computer, and view the outcomes on remotely disposed gaming computers which do not require an on-line connection during play....

20060160603 - Video bingo game: A video gaming system combines multi-card bingo play with familiar and desirable entertainment elements such as spinning reels with fruit or other symbols. The game programming produces multiple bingo card representations on monitors at a plurality of game terminals. Drawn numbers (“balls”) are displayed one after another. An eight card...

20060160604 - Game machine: A game machine of the present invention displays symbols aligned in parallel symbol sequences. There is a half-width overlap between the display regions of the adjacent symbol sequences. The perimeter or frame of each symbol forms a polygonal shape. After continually switching among the symbols displayed, the game machine executes...

20060160606 - Method and system to provide a game feature: In an embodiment, the invention provides a method of conducting a feature game along with a primary gaming process. The method comprises monitoring outcomes resulting from the conduct of the primary gaming process, wherein at least one of the primary-process outcomes comprises a feature modifying event. The method further comprises,...

20060160605 - Wagering game with enhanced payline-ordering feature: The present invention is directed to a gaming terminal and a method of playing a wagering game. The wagering game includes a plurality of symbols arranged along one or more paylines that indicate a randomly selected outcome of the wagering game in response to a wager input. A winning combination...

20060160607 - Game machine and game system: A game machine and a game system may have a transition probability to a bonus game mode changed by a gamer. In a slot machine according to the present invention, when the gamer mounts a figurine in a figurine mounting unit, the figurine information stored in the figurine is read...

20060160608 - Card game system with automatic bet recognition: An exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a bet recognition system for use with a card game. A table is provided for playing a card game including a bet location for each player. An image capture device is positioned in proximity to the bet location and configured to capture an...

20060160611 - Gaming machine and gaming system: A slot machine 1A pays out an award corresponding to a preset set rate out of a plurality of possible set rates. The slot machine 1A includes an 1C chip reader/writer 12c for reading stored rate type information from a FIG. 70A, 70B storing rate type information A, B indicating...

20060160609 - Slot machine with opportunity to earn extra line(s): A slot machine that can award an extra line or lines as an incentive to the player for playing a predetermined amount of coins. If the player plays the predetermined amount of coins, a random line that is not originally available to the player can be highlighted to the player...

20060160610 - System and method for performing a financial transaction in an entertainment center: The present disclosure relates to a distribution system for providing cash or other items of value to a user at the location of the gaming system and a method for using the distribution system. The disclosure relates to a distribution system for use with an entertainment station. The distribution system...

20060160612 - Techniques for generating random awards using a plurality of average values: A method of providing a game for a gaming device is provided. The method includes providing a plurality of average values. Average values in the plurality of average values represent different values of a prize pool. A wager amount and an input to initiate game play are received. An average...

20060160613 - Wagering game with player-determined symbol function: A method for playing a wagering game. The method includes conducting a basic game having a randomly selected outcome. The randomly selected outcome is selected from a plurality of outcomes and is indicated by a plurality of symbols. Each of the plurality of symbols has a first function. A side-wager...

20060160614 - Method and apparatus for enabling a player to simultaneously control game play on multiple gaming devices: In accordance with at least one embodiment, a gaming system is operable to determine a first gaming device being operated by a player and select a second gaming device to be controlled, via the first gaming device, by the player. In some embodiments, the gaming system is further operable to...

20060160616 - Measuring device using image and measurement method using image: The present invention is intended to measure a three-dimensional position of a tracking object snapped by a camera. The invention is based upon a measuring device using an image provided with an image data input part for inputting an image of a tracking object snapped by a camera and a...

20060160615 - System for table top gaming player interface: Embodiments of the invention include a table top electronic gaming machine player interface device with player tracking functionality and methods for retrofitting existing table top electronic gaming machines with player interfaces and tracking devices. The player interface device facilitates player interaction with the slot machine network to enable cashless gaming,...

20060160617 - Gaming and interactive application: The present invention enables the translation of data from barcodes to be utilized for the purpose of interacting with a game or other application after being read by the mobile device camera (optical barcode reading). The user can use their camera equipped device to read a barcode which contains some...

20060160618 - Typing game apparatus: A typing game apparatus includes: an image display which displays a predetermined image related to a game; an input device having arranged thereon a plurality of keys corresponding to a plurality of characters; a CPU which controls the image display and determines whether or not a character string input from...

20060160619 - Device for automatically generating a game result based on at least one weather condition: The present invention relates to a device (1) for automatically generating a game result based on at least one weather condition at at least one geographic location at at least one predetermined point or interval in time. The device (1) comprises a processor (3), a memory (5) and communication capabilities...

20060160622 - Downloading in the background: Software is download to a gaming device as a background operation while the gaming application runs in the foreground. An authorization operation may be completed before the download operation to prevent unauthorized installation of software. New games, software updates, and advertising content can be downloaded to the gaming machine in...

20060160623 - Method for implementing game function in mobile terminal: A method and apparatus for implementing a multi-user game function on a plurality of mobile terminals equipped with a LAN module. The method includes the steps of detecting when a key for playing a multi-user game using a LAN is pressed and in response, setting a connection between the plurality...

20060160620 - Persistent themed bonus awards for gaming machines: Systems and methods for awarding bonuses associated with gaming machines are disclosed. A bonus system host generates and transmits bonus event information to a gaming machine for display. The bonus system can be associated with a player tracking network including a remote player tracking host and a player tracking device...

20060160621 - Server based meter model softcount and audit processing for gaming machines: Systems and methods for metering accounting activities on gaming machines are disclosed. Remote metering can be had for a gaming machine having a master gaming controller, an external cabinet housing a display device and one or more acceptors, dedicated meters, and communication paths between the master gaming controller and display...

20060160624 - System and method of a gaming machine with special bonus attraction: The present invention includes a first game of chance, or base (primary) game, with a particular result or outcome that provides the player with the opportunity to play a second game, or bonus game. The bonus game is not played on the same gaming machine as the base game, but...

20060160625 - Wagering game with alternating picks: Method and system are disclosed for conducting a wagering game having increased excitement and enjoyment over existing wagering games. The method and system involve a bank of wagering game terminals connected to a bank controller. Each wagering game terminal allows players to play a basic wagering game that is independent...

20060160627 - Typing game apparatus and gaming system: The expiration of a validity period of song data for each of a plurality of songs is determined by comparing validity period data of the song data, which are stored in a song data storage area 20a for storing the song data including the validity period data, with the current...

20060160626 - Universal game download system for legacy gaming machines using rom and nvram emulation: A universal method and system for downloading game software to ROM based legacy gaming machines, activating selected games and providing new services. The method includes a ROM emulator for replacing the game program image and an NVRAM emulator for swapping the game context and critical meters accordingly. The method includes...

20060160628 - Ic token, injection molding die for the ic token manufacturing method for the ic token and an ic token selection device: An IC token for use in a machine such as a gaming device has an IC tag centrally located within a ring of electromagnet wave-absorbing material. The ring is designed to permit a peripheral attachment to the edges of the IC tag with appropriate molding dies to encapsulate the IC...

20060154710 - Method and device for continuing an electronic multi-player game, in case of an absence of a player of said game: The present invention is related to a method and device for continuing and simulating an electronic multi-player game, i.e. an electronic game that involves more than one player or participant, if one of the players leaves the game. The invention is for special use in the field of mobile terminal...

20060154711 - Multiply interconnectable environmentally interactive character simulation module method and system: A simulated character module and method of operation are presented. The simulated character module includes a processor, a display operably coupled to the processor and a communication device operably coupled to the processor. The processor is configured to control a simulated character, and an image associated with the simulated character...

20060154712 - System for associating a wireless device to a console device: Systems and methods for associating a wireless device to a host. The wireless device is associated to the host via a binding and discovery process. The binding process establishes the association. A unique identifier and other binding information is provided to the wireless device, which is stored in the wireless...

20060154713 - Spatial position sharing system, data sharing system, network game system, and network game client: In a client (16), current position information and predicted future position information for an object that have been generated in another client (16) are received, and estimated current position information for the same object in virtual space are sequentially generated based on these items of information. A game server (12)...

20060154714 - Gaming device having a predetermined result poker game: An interactive poker game which provides a predetermined outcome to a player. The gaming device initially displays a plurality of individual sets or hands of face down playing cards. The gaming device determines, based on the obtained predetermined game outcome, one or more playing cards to display to the player...

20060154715 - Poker online playing system: The online poker gaming system comprises a live or recorded poker game, and at least one gaming terminal. The live or recorded poker game involves a group of players sitting around a table. Each player is playing for prize money so there is a cash incentive for each to win....

20060154716 - Multi-matrix lottery: The invention is a system and method for hosting a multi-matrix game where a player makes selection from two matrices and the winning numbers are also drawn from these two matrices. Matches are allowed between the player's selection from one matrix and the winning numbers selected from a different matrix....

20060154717 - Selectable bonus play reel slot system: A method of playing a video wagering game may comprise: placing a first wager on an underlying game in which symbols are provided to a player; selecting at least one symbol to be a special award winning symbol; playing the underlying game; determining a wagering outcome in the wagering game...

20060154719 - Dynamic scrip account for processing awards from an electronic gaming device: A dynamic scrip account for processing awards from an electronic gaming device has been developed. The gaming system includes an electronic gaming device that generates a gaming outcome and delivers a static scrip payment. A matching electronic scrip account is present that reflects the value of the static scrip payment...

20060154721 - Electronic gaming device that provides an undisplayed outcome: An electronic gaming device that provides an undisplayed outcome has been developed. The game includes an electronic gaming device that accepts a wager from a player and generates a gaming outcome that is not disclosed. Also included is an output mechanism that generates a cashless instrument that represents the undisclosed...

20060154722 - Method and apparatus for influencing cash outs from a gaming device: A gaming device is described that provides a number of different methods for cashing out credit balances from a gaming device. These methods include providing incentives, such as benefits, to a player for selecting particular monetary forms in which to receive the cash out. Non-preferred cash out forms may be...

20060154720 - Method for providing an undisplayed outcome of an electronic gaming device: A method of providing an undisplayed outcome of an electronic device has been developed. First a wager is received from a player and an electronic outcome is generated. The outcome is not displayed to the player. A cashless payout is generated for the electronic outcome. The outcome is displayed according...

20060154718 - Method, apparatus, and program product for providing access to progressive prizes in a gaming system: A method employs a database table that contains progressive prize pool status data for each progressive game that may be available in a given gaming system. Additional database tables store definitions for both contributions to the various progressive prize pools and awards to be made from the various progressive prize...

20060154723 - Payline and wagering options for low denomination games: Methods and systems for providing low denomination payline and wagering options for “penny” gaming machines and systems are disclosed. A gaming machine or system configurator can provide various operator adjustable settings, including minimum overall wager, maximum overall wager, available denominations for play, minimum number of paylines that must be played,...

20060154724 - System for tracking a player of gaming devices: A system for tracking a player of gambling game devices has been developed. The system includes a gambling game that accepts a wager from a player and generates an outcome and a player tracking system. The player tracking system tracks player activity and awards and undisplayed outcome to the player....

20060154725 - Game console notification system: Systems and methods for providing notifications to players of a gaming console of messages and system notifications. A controller and the gaming console include a four quadrant LED indicator. Each quadrant of the ring may be illuminated individually or together using an LED to indicate the messages and notifications. The...

20060154726 - Multi-layered interactive play experience: Embodiments of the invention provide a unique interactive game that includes multiple dynamic layers in which a participant may complete a variety of challenges and/or tasks. For example, the participant may obtain a toy “wand” from a retail phase that is usable in an interactive entertainment phase. The interactive entertainment...

20060154727 - Data based awards for an electronic gaming device: A electronic gaming device that distributes data based awards has been developed. The gaming device includes an outcome processor that determines certain machine events and an award delivery device that delivers data based awards in response to the machine events....

20060154728 - Game apparatus and method: A method and device for playing a game is disclosed. The game includes the steps of providing prizes, providing play advancement means between a group of players playing the game, and sequentially transferring the play advancement means from one player to the next, subject to any random event indicator indicating...

20060154729 - Play per view: A disclosed gaming machine provides a gaming machine with devices able to output entertainment content (e.g. movies, TV programming, audio programs and advertising) from entertainment content sources located within the gaming machine or outside of the gaming machine. A player utilizing the gaming machine may access, independently of game play,...

20060154730 - Data storage system for an electronic gaming device: A data storage system for an electronic gaming device has been developed. The system includes a portable electronic memory device and player data that is stored on the memory device. The player data is generated by an electronic gaming device upon engagement of the game by the player....

20060154731 - Game chip: A game chip transmits information in response to an inquiry from a reader/writer. The game chip comprises an IC device, an antenna coil unit, a first ring and a second ring. The IC device constitutes an electromagnetic induction coupling circuit with the reader/writer and stores information. The antenna coil unit...

20060154733 - Light box structure for game machine: An improved structure of light box for a game machine, wherein the light box comprises a body with a predetermined side thickness and a covering frame which is mounted thereon with a panel; the body of the light box and the covering frame with the panel are mounted therebetween with...

20060154732 - Releasable display mounting system and method: A releasable mounting system that includes a mounting assembly and a release assembly attached to a display assembly. The mounting assembly includes a hub assembly having spokes that connect a wheel to the hub, which is mounted to a trunnion. At the intersections of the spokes and wheel are protrusions...

20060148545 - Method for dynamic content generation in a role-playing game: The invention provides a role-playing game environment wherein the nature of various NPCs within the game may be varied over time within the game. The goals of various NPCs within the game may be dynamically and automatically changed within the game. At certain in-game time periods, the game server may...

20060148546 - Computer-readable recording medium where game billing program is recorded and video dame device: A CPU includes a distance calculation section which calculates a distance by which an automobile moves along a course in a game space; a gas-mileage calculation section which calculates a gas mileage of the automobile; a charged-money calculation section which calculates a fuel quantity which is virtually consumed by dividing...

20060148547 - Multi-game machine and method for simultaneous play: An electronic gaming device having a plurality of games available for selection by a user allows selection of multiple games for concurrent play. One or more of the multiple games selected by the user in turn are utilized to create composite pay tables. These selection-dependant pay tables in turn provide...

20060148550 - Auditing data transfers in electronic game device systems: Methods and systems for auditing data transfers in electronic game device systems are described. In embodiments, the method includes determining gaming request audit data for at least one electronic game device that includes information identifying at least one responsive electronic game server. The audit data may also include at least...

20060148549 - Method and apparatus for determining a game series comprising a plurality of individually selectable wagering games: A wagering method is provided that allows players or gaming establishments to specify conditions which when satisfied, reconfigure the gaming device to change game play from a first game to a second game. The condition may depend upon the value of a parameter—generally related to game play—to determine if the...

20060148551 - Method and apparatus for outputting a message at a game machine: The invention allows a casino, or other entity, via a game machine, to provide relevant information at appropriate times, and/or in response to appropriate events, to players using the game machine. A dynamic and flexible system adapted to interact with players on an individual basis by aiding in the management,...

20060148548 - Wagering game with high-payout percentage gaming feature: A wagering game system is provided and includes a gaming system for playing a wagering game, including an input device adapted to receive an input from a player of the wagering game, a processor configured to determine a wagering game outcome, and a gambling feature incorporating a game in which...

20060148552 - High volume electronic lottery ticket distribution system: A method includes storing game record groups at a game server adapted to communicate with a number of gaming sites. The game server communicates two or more of the game record groups to a site controller associated with one of the gaming sites, and the site controller stores those game...

20060148553 - Method for variable speed gaming: A variable speed gaming machine is disclosed with which a player may ad just the speed of game play to satisfy their individual desires. Prior to the start of game play a player can vary the length of time reels spin before they are stopped and/or the player can vary...

20060148554 - Wagering game with altered payline: A method of conducting a wagering game includes determining a randomly-selected outcome in response to receiving a wager input from a player. The randomly-selected outcome is selected from a plurality of outcomes that includes at least one winning outcome. Each of the plurality of outcomes is represented via a plurality...

20060148556 - Electronic game scripting and auditing: A system and method is provided for conducting electronic games of chance and methods of and systems for providing scripting of electronic game play. Further, game play by a player may be audited by storing player's actions in a memory of a computer system. A game computer determines an outcome...

20060148557 - Gaming machine and gaming system: There is provided a gaming machine or a gaming system which may provide a game player with an incentive to play a game repeatedly without lowering the player's anticipation for a shift to a special game mode. The gaming machine 1A comprises shift determination means for determining whether a base...

20060148555 - Online betting systems: Online betting systems are disclosed in which a number of players may offer and accept bets online on the outcome of events, for example sporting events. Each player may be both offering bets and accepting them. By linking together, in a central server operating the system, databases reflecting betting data...

20060148558 - Slot machine game and system with improved jackpot feature: Certain embodiments provide a method and system for awarding a progressive prize. The system includes a bank of gaming machines accepting different bets per play as selected by a player. A random number is selected from a predetermined fixed range of numbers that does not change during play of a...

20060148559 - Electronic gaming account service center: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a self-service center upon which patrons and casino personnel can perform many casino related functions. For instance, after identifying themselves, a patron could access their player account to determine an account balance, or redeem some or all of their accumulated points for benefits,...

20060148561 - Player tracking assembly for complete patron tracking for both gaming and non-gaming casino acitivity: A player tracking system for tracking customer activity for a casino establishment having gaming sections and non-gaming sections. The player tracking system includes a plurality of player tracking cards for distribution to respective participating customers that incorporate respective customer accounts associated with respective customer IDs. The system further includes a...

20060148560 - Proximity based game customization: Potential player proximity to a gaming machine is sensed, and used to customize the gaming machine. The potential player position may be sensed in different manners including via an ID card carried by the potential player with triangulation sensors, a cell phone, or via biometrics. The identity of the player...

20060148562 - Methods and apparatus for facilitating remote viewing of gaming outcomes: In accordance with some embodiments, a plurality of outcomes are generated for a wagering game. The plurality of outcomes are stored on a tangible medium (e.g., a DVD) or otherwise stored. The plurality of outcomes are sold to a player, for viewing by the player at a location remote from...

20060148563 - Gaming peripheral apparatus for a gaming computing device: A gaming peripheral apparatus for a gaming computing device includes a passive marker and an interactive input device. The passive marker has a surface covered with a reflective layer for reflecting light invisible to human eyes. The interactive input device includes at least one light source, an image sensing module,...

20060148564 - Game control system: The present invention provides a game control system including a keypad with programmable keys, a mouse with programmable keys, a laptop tray system, and at least one insertable, removable, and transferable memory profile card. The macro-programmable keypad and mouse features can record, save and use complex multiple key actions with...

20060148565 - Tournament for gaming machines: A tournament server intermittently initiates a tournament for any number of gaming machines connected to a network. An operator sets the parameters of the tournament, such as the scheduling, the criteria for winning, and the awards. The tournament server controls a display, such as an overhead display or a display...

20060148567 - Computer networked game system utilizing subscription based membership and alternative methods of entry: A computer networked, multi-user game system utilizing subscription based membership and alternative methods of entry, as well as the award of prizes of immediate value to the winner is described. A game tournament is hosted by a game server computer coupled to client computers operated by participating players. The games...

20060148568 - Device and method for wirelessly accessing game media: A video game system (100) includes one or more game carousels (101), one or more physical game media (118), and one or more game consoles (112). The game carousel (101) is capable of holding one or more game media (118). The game console (112) wirelessly requests, from the game carousel...

20060148566 - Method and apparatus of an extended cell-a-lot sales lead enhancement and customer loyalty system: Cell-A-Lot™ system architecture (ref 1) is shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 2 through FIG. 6 shows steps of identification of a flower shop within a zip code and what types of flowers are available in a particular store, providing visual imaging, pricing information etc. Similar features are also available via...

20060148571 - Computer game with game saving including history data to allow for play reacquaintance upon restart of game: In a computer game, game state is saved when indicated and a history of previous game play is also recorded. Upon resumption, the history of previous game play is presented to the user and the game does not accept user input to alter the replaying game sequence. Then, once the...

20060148572 - Database cache system: A database query system is provided. The database cache system includes: a network library which processes an access request issued by the online game server by using an input output completion port (IOCP); at least one database connection module which provides a connector for reading data from the database or...

20060148573 - Method and system for cataloging advertising spots of an advertising enabled game: A method for cataloging and populating advertising spots of an advertising enabled game includes using a catalog to select an advertising-spot of the advertising enabled game. For instance, the catalog is a catalog of itemized advertising spots for the advertising enabled game. An image is displayed including the selected advertising...

20060148569 - Methods and apparatus for a portable toy video/audio visual program player device - \"silicon movies\" played on portable computing devices such as pda (personal digital assistants) and other \"palm\" type, hand-held devices: A portable audio/visual program player comprising a video display, electrical-audio transducer, a central processing unit and associated logic and memory circuits. The portable audio/visual player is able to play pre-recorded programs from a memory device, which includes compress digital audio and video program information and a decoder program. The digital...

20060148570 - Portable data techniques for gaming devices: Portable data for gaming devices is presented. Data is downloaded from a first device to a portable device. The data is uploaded from the portable device to a gaming device. In response to the uploaded data, the gaming device presents a portion of the data on a display monitor associated...

20060148574 - Automobile entertainment system: An automobile entertainment system includes a video system having a video monitor and a video source, and a cradle secured within an automobile. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding the video system....

20060148575 - Automobile entertainment system: An automobile entertainment system includes a video system having a video monitor and a video source, and a cradle secured within an automobile. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding the video system....

20060148576 - Automobile entertainment system: An automobile entertainment system includes a video system having a video monitor and a video source, and a cradle secured within an automobile. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding the video system....

20060148577 - Automobile entertainment system: An automobile entertainment system includes a video system having a video monitor and a video source, and a cradle secured within an automobile. The cradle is shaped and dimensioned for selectively receiving and securely holding the video system....

20060148578 - Changeable console face plate: A console includes a face plate that is removably mounted to a console body by at least one clip. The face plate includes a power button for turning on the console. The face plate further includes a DVD slot that provides access to a DVD tray and a DVD ejection...

20060148579 - Control system and method for electric toy vehicles: The invention relates to a control system and method for electric toy vehicles. The invention is suitable for vehicles which are controlled using a control element, which are actuated by an electric micromotor and which move on tracks comprising a guide groove which is flanked by electronductive tracks. Moreover, each...