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  Apparatus and method of playing a gameUSPTO Application #: 20070018405Title: Apparatus and method of playing a game Abstract: An apparatus for playing a card game. The apparatus comprising a set of cards with each card showing a plurality of symbols and indicators, and the indicators being arranged relative to a sub-set of cards to define one or more hands. The hands of two or more players are then compared to determine the outcome of the game. (end of abstract)
Agent: Davis & Bujold, P.l.l.c. - Concord, NH, US Inventor: Chi Fat Au-Yeung USPTO Applicaton #: 20070018405 - Class: 273292000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Amusement Devices: Games, Card Or Tile Games, Cards Or Tiles Therefor The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070018405. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
[0001] This application claims priority from British Application Serial No. 0514851.5 filed Jul. 20, 2005. FIELD OF INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to the apparatus for playing a game and to the method of playing the game. SUMMARY OF INVENTION [0003] According to one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for playing a game comprises a set of cards, each card showing a plurality of symbols and indicator means, the indicator means being arranged relative to a sub-set of cards, to define one or more hands. [0004] According to one embodiment of the invention the indicator means comprises means for defining a line, the cards of a sub-set being positioned with respect to the line such that all or only some of the symbols on each of the cards are located to one side of the line, the symbols located to one side of the line defining a hand. The symbols on the cards, located on the other side of the line may be discounted from the game or may define a second hand. The indicator means may alternatively define a plurality of lines defining multiple hands. [0005] The line may be a straight line or a bent line, for example a curved, U shaped or skewer line, or a zig-zag line. The line may be defined by printing on a playing surface. Alternatively, the line may be formed by a wire or rod which is located over the cards. According to a further alternative the line may be formed by projecting a light or laser beam onto a playing surface. In yet a further embodiment, the line may be displayed on the display unit of a video game. [0006] According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the indicator means may comprise means for selecting and/or rejecting individual symbols of the sub-set of cards, to indicate one or more hands. For example the indicator means may be a frame or card defining apertures, which when placed over a sub-set of cards will frame certain symbols, to define a hand. Alternatively, the indicator means, when placed over the sub-set of cards may obscure certain symbols, the symbols left visible making up the hand. According to a further embodiment, the indicator means may frame certain symbols, obscure other symbols, while leaving yet further symbols neither framed or obscured, to define two hands. [0007] The symbols on the cards may correspond to those of a conventional pack of playing cards and the hand or hands defined in the manner described above may be used to play various known forms of card game, for example poker, baccarat, blackjack or variations thereof. Alternatively other symbols may be used, to play other games. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS [0008] The invention is now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:-- [0009] FIG. 1 illustrates various types of symbol that may be used in accordance with the present invention; [0010] FIG. 2 illustrates alternative arrangements of symbols that may be used in accordance with the present invention; [0011] FIGS. 3a and 3b illustrates typical sets of cards for playing various card games; [0012] FIG. 4 illustrates a layout of a playing area for a game in accordance with the present invention; [0013] FIG. 5 illustrates a modification to the layout illustrated in FIG. 4; [0014] FIG. 6 illustrates a pair of hands, for playing a version of Pai Gow Poker in accordance with the present invention; [0015] FIG. 7 illustrates a hand for playing a version of Baccarat in accordance with the present invention; [0016] FIG. 8 illustrates various hands for playing a version of Poker in accordance with the present invention; [0017] FIGS. 9 to 11 illustrate various alternative layouts of a playing area for a game in accordance with the present invention; [0018] FIG. 12 illustrates an alternative indicator means for use in accordance with the present invention; and [0019] FIG. 13 illustrates a further alternative indicator means for use in accordance with the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0020] Where the context so admits herein reference to the male shall include the female, use of the singular shall include the plural and vice versa and the following terms shall bear the following meanings:-- [0021] `Card` shall mean a card or tile containing two or more symbols; [0022] `Symbol` shall mean any letters, number, colour or any other pictorial image, for example fruit, transport systems, military objects, flags, personalities etc. [0023] `Half-card` shall mean one of the two symbols, present on a dual symbol card; [0024] `Deal` shall mean to provide cards to a player, whether by dealing, displaying electronically, or other means for example a lottery or scratch card. [0025] `Main bet` shall mean the initial bet made prior to the cards being dealt together with any subsequent or call bet; [0026] `Call bet` shall mean any bet made after the cards shall have been dealt, where such bet is required in the procedure of the game, or any version thereof, to allow the player to remain in the game; [0027] `Side bet` shall mean any bet other than the Main or call bet; [0028] `Win bonus` shall mean a payment to a winning player at pre-determined odds additional to any other payment such payment being made where the player's hand is of a pre-determined value or includes pre-identified cards or combinations thereof; [0029] `Play bonus` shall mean a payment to a player, irrespective of whether he wins or loses, at predetermined odds additional to any other payment such payment being made where the player's hand is of a pre-determined value or includes pre-identified cards or combinations thereof. Continue reading... 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