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  Blackjack/baccarat variants with alternate count game componentUSPTO Application #: 20080012221Title: Blackjack/baccarat variants with alternate count game component Abstract: A casino card game utilizes standard playing cards to define a player hand. A first game component is resolved based on a numerical hand result of the player hand determined according to either a modulo 10 count system or a conventional count system, while a second game component is resolved based on a numerical hand result of the player hand determined according to the other of a modulo 10 count system or a conventional count system. In one operating mode, the first game component is Blackjack, and a wager on the second game component is resolved on the player initial two-card hand based on a modulo 10 count system consistent with the principles of Baccarat. (end of abstract)
Agent: Nixon & Vanderhye, PC - Arlington, VA, US Inventor: Derek J. Webb USPTO Applicaton #: 20080012221 - Class: 273292 (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20080012221. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001](NOT APPLICABLE) STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002](NOT APPLICABLE) BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003]The invention relates to card games and, more particularly, to Blackjack and Baccarat variant casino card games. [0004]With the expansion of gaming and the increase in competition, casinos are striving to offer a wider variety of games. The growth in slot machine popularity and the increase in variety of specialty games has resulted in the overall reduction in conventional Blackjack ("21") tables. [0005]Many casinos, however, are reluctant to further reduce the number of Blackjack tables because of the inherent game attractiveness to both players and casinos. The game is based on simple concepts and procedures that are readily understood by casual and regular players alike. In addition, the game allows players to use basic strategies that provide some degree of player control and that allow for heightened excitement. For the casino operators, the game requires relatively low overhead to facilitate and monitor. [0006]In an attempt to accommodate the desire for variety and the retention of a significant Blackjack presence, several Blackjack variant games have been introduced. These games include Multiple Action Blackjack, Spanish 21, Face-Up 21, Royal Match, and 21+3. See, e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 6,012,719 to Webb and U.S. Pat. No. 5,673,917 to Vancura. Although Blackjack variants typically provide additional waging options, except for 21+3, these games tend to either negatively alter the flow of the Blackjack game or add very little game dynamics. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007]Successful Blackjack variants such as 21+3 add excitement to conventional Blackjack by providing players with an opportunity for a high payout without disrupting the conventional rules with which the players are familiar. The 21+3 game combines the play of Blackjack with a 3-card poker wager. The concepts and playing modes described herein combine the play of a game utilizing a `modulo 10` count system, such as according to the principles of Baccarat, with a game utilizing a conventional count system, such as Blackjack. [0008]In a casino environment, the methodology herein can be played in conjunction with a conventional Blackjack casino-table and one or more standard decks of 52 playing cards. In a preferred operating mode, the table surface not only has the regular Blackjack bet area, but also an extra bet area for the side wager, which may be optional or compulsory. In such an embodiment, the table also displays a payoff scale on the side wager and instructional and promotional information. [0009]In order to participate in the game, each player places a wager for a first game component, which may be an underlying game, such as Blackjack, and a wager for a second game component, which may be a side game. A dealer deals each player at least two cards forming a player hand. The side wager can then be resolved based on a numerical hand result determined according to the modulo 10 count system. After settling the side wagers, the underlying game, which is preferably Blackjack or another game utilizing a conventional count system, continues. Subsequently, the wagers for the underlying game are resolved. [0010]Unlike many payoff bets such as "Lucky Ladies" requiring a total of 20, the spread of cards used to form winning hands includes all cards. The game is therefore less vulnerable to player skill techniques, and therefore can be offered with a lower house advantage and a higher minimum wager than would otherwise be the case. [0011]The game may also be played as a Baccarat variant with Baccarat as the first game component and with a second game component based on the principles of Blackjack. In this embodiment, the first game component is played first according to the conventional rules of Baccarat, and wagers on the second game component are resolved based on Blackjack principles, e.g., Tens and face cards count as 10, Aces count as 1 or 11. [0012]In an exemplary embodiment, a method of playing a card game includes the steps of (a) dealing two cards to a player, at least the two cards defining a player hand; (b) resolving a side game based on a numerical hand result determined according to a modulo 10 count system; (c) continuing with a primary game; and (d) resolving the primary game based on a numerical hand result determined according to a conventional count system. The numerical hand result in step (b) is preferably determined according to principles of Baccarat. In this context, prior to step (a), the method may additionally include the step of receiving a side wager from the player, wherein step (b) is practiced by paying a payout if the numerical hand result exceeds a predetermined number such as seven. [0013]Step (b) may be practiced by paying a payout if the numerical hand result is a natural eight or a natural nine. In this regard, step (b) may be further practiced by paying an increased payout when the at least two cards of the player hand are of a same suit. For example, step (b) may be practiced by paying 3 to 1 on the side wager if the numerical hand result is an unsuited natural and by paying 5 to 1 on the side wager if the numerical hand result is a suited natural. In another playing mode, step (b) may be further practiced by paying an increased payout when at least one of the at least two cards is an Ace and when none of the at least two cards is a Ten, Jack, Queen or King. For example, step (b) may be practiced by paying 4 to 1 on the side wager if at least one of the at least two cards is an Ace and by paying 6 to 1 on the side wager when none of the at least two cards is a Ten, Jack, Queen, King or Ace. [0014]In a preferred playing mode, the primary game is Blackjack. [0015]In another exemplary embodiment, a method of playing a card game comprises dealing cards to a player and optionally dealing at least one non-player card, defining a player two-card hand using the player cards and the at least one non-player card if dealt, resolving a side game based on a numerical hand result determined according to a modulo 10 count system, and resolving a primary game based on a numerical hand result determined according to a conventional count system. [0016]In yet another exemplary embodiment, a method of playing a casino Blackjack card game including a side wager that is resolved according to principles of Baccarat includes the steps of (a) receiving a first wager from a player to participate in the Blackjack game against a dealer; (b) receiving a second wager, which may be optional or compulsory, from the player to participate in a side game; (c) dealing two cards to the player, the two cards defining a player hand having a numerical hand result determined according to a modulo 10 count system consistent with the principles of Baccarat; (d) resolving the second wager based on the numerical hand result; (e) continuing with the Blackjack game; and (f) resolving the first wager according to a result of the Blackjack game. [0017]In still another exemplary embodiment, a casino card game includes at least one standard deck of playing cards, a first wager area for receiving a first wager from a player on a first game component, and a second wager area for receiving a second wager from the player on a second game component. A player card area is provided for receiving two cards from the standard deck of playing cards, the two cards defining a player hand. The game also includes rules of play that determine resolutions for the first wager and the second wager, where one of the first wager and the second wager is resolved based on a numerical hand result of the player hand determined according to a modulo 10 count system, and the other of the first wager and the second wager is resolved based on a numerical hand result of the player hand determined according to a conventional count system. [0018]In still another exemplary embodiment of the invention, a method of playing a card game using at least one standard deck of cards includes the steps of (a) receiving a first wager from a player on a first game component; (b) receiving a second wager from the player on a second game component; (c) dealing at least two cards to a player area defining a player hand; and (d) resolving the first wager and the second wager, wherein one of the first wager and the second wager is resolved based on a numerical hand result of the player hand determined according to a modulo 10 count system, and the other of the first wager and the second wager is resolved based on a numerical hand result of the player hand determined according to a conventional count system. In one operating mode, the second game component is Baccarat. Step (d) may be practiced by resolving the second wager from the player on the second game component according to the principles of Baccarat and by resolving the first wager from the player on the first game component according to the principles of Blackjack. [0019]The method may further comprise, prior to step (d), dealing at least two cards to a dealer area defining a dealer hand, wherein step (d) is practiced by resolving the first wager according to a comparison of the numerical hand result of the player hand with a numerical hand result of the dealer hand. In this context, if the numerical hand result of both the player hand and the dealer hand is less than or equal to 21, the highest hand between the player hand and the dealer is declared as a winning hand, if the numerical hand result of both the player hand and the dealer hand is greater than 21, one of (1) the lowest hand between the player hand and the dealer hand is declared as the winning hand or (2) the highest hand between the player hand and the dealer hand is declared as a winning hand, and if the numerical hand result of one of the player hand and the dealer hand is less than or equal to 21 and the numerical hand result of the other of the player hand and the dealer hand is greater than 21, the lowest hand between the player hand and the dealer hand is declared as a winning hand. [0020]Step (a) may be practiced by receiving the first wager from the player on the first game component for either the player hand or the dealer hand at the player's option. In this context, winning wagers for the player hand are paid 1 to 1, and winning wagers for the dealer hand are paid 1 to 1 less a 5% commission. Step (a) may be practiced by receiving the first wager from the player on the first game component for a tie between the player hand and the dealer hand or a tie on a specific numerical hand result. Continue reading... Full patent description for Blackjack/baccarat variants with alternate count game component Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Blackjack/baccarat variants with alternate count game component patent application. Patent Applications in related categories: 20080237986 - Double dead man guts - In a guts game variation, one or more players play against one another and a sole participant must beat two “dead man” hands to win. For example, each player bets the ante and is dealt a hand of two cards. 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