Outcome variation for grid based number selection games
OwnerDavid Bruce Klimoskiinventor
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Abstract
A method for providing outcome variation for grid based number selection games is disclosed. The method allows novel interactions with random populations of numbers referenced on a grid which can be implemented as enhancements to existing grid based number selection games or as a standalone game, where the interaction involves placing one or more bets to predict the occurrences of combinations of a defined configuration that can be formed on a grid using a random number population. These bets can be implemented as side bets for an existing game in order to introduce new player strategies and reward options without disrupting the mechanics of the underlying game.
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A method of playing a number selection game, the method being performed by a computer system that comprises at least one processor, an input, a random number generator, a display for displaying graphical representations of the number selection game, a memory operatively coupled to the at least one processor, and a computer-readable storage medium encoded with instructions executable by at least one of the processors and operatively coupled to the at least one processor, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing, via the display, a grid comprising a plurality of grid squares organized as a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, each grid square containing a unique number;
- defining one or more sets by the processor along with a set configuration and a subset size for each set, the set configuration is a pattern formed from a defined quantity of the grid squares, each grid square within the pattern is adjacent to at least one of the other grids squares within the pattern, the subset size is a defined numerical value;
- designating, by the processor, one or more of the sets as a playable set eligible to be placed onto the grid;
- displaying, on the display device, a graphical representation of the grid;
- accepting, via the input, a bet by the player, wherein the processor is configured to allow the player to input a prediction count predicting the quantity of playable sets placed on the grid;
- generating, by the processor, a random population using the random number generator, the random population comprising a plurality of unique numbers drawn from the numbers represented on the grid;
- populating, by the processor, each grid square which matches one of the numbers of the random population to create a populated square;
- displaying, on the display device, graphical representations of the playable sets defined by the processor on the graphical representation of the grid by superimposing a graphical representation of the squares of the pattern of each playable set over the display of the graphical representation of the grid squares so that the quantity of populated squares covered by said pattern is equal to the subset size of the playable set, whereby each playable set cannot occupy all the grid squares covered by another playable set having the same set configuration;
- repeating, by the processor, the step of displaying the graphical representations of the playable sets on the grid until no further playable sets can be placed;
- counting, by the processor, the total quantity of playable sets placed on the grid;
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- determining, by the processor, winning bets, designating each bet as a winning bet if the prediction count of the bet is equal to the quantity of playable sets placed on the grid.
A method for increasing outcome variations for a main game, the main game being a grid based number selection game managed by a house, the main game having a player who places a main bet, the main game further having a random population of unique numbers, and a main winning condition determined by the random population, the method being performed by a computer system that comprises at least one processor, an input, a random number generator, a display for displaying graphical representations of the number selection game, a memory operatively coupled to at least one of the processors, and a computer-readable storage medium encoded with instructions executable by the at least one processor and operatively coupled to the at least one processor, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing, by the processor, a grid comprising a plurality of grid squares, each grid square containing a unique number;
- displaying, on the display device, a graphical representation of the grid;
- defining, by the processor, one or more sets by the house along with a set configuration and a subset size for each set, the set configuration is a defined quantity of squares arranged in a pattern, each square within the pattern is adjacent to at least one of the other squares within the pattern, the subset size is a defined numerical value;
- designating, by the processor, one or more of the sets as a playable set eligible to be placed on the grid;
- accepting, via the input, a side bet by the player, the player making a prediction count predicting the quantity of playable sets placed on the grid;
- playing the main game by the processor executing instruction for generating the random population using the random number generator, creating a populated square by populating each grid square which matches one of the numbers of the random population, and determining a winning main bet by designating each main bet that matches the main winning condition as a winning main bet;
- displaying, on the display device, graphical representations of the playable sets on the graphical representation of the grid by superimposing a graphical representation of the squares of the pattern of each playable set over the display of the graphical representation of the grid squares so that the quantity of populated squares covered by said pattern is equal to or greater than the subset size of the playable set, whereby each playable set cannot occupy all the grid squares covered by another playable set having the same set configuration;
- repeating, by the processor the step of displaying the playable sets on the grid until no further playable sets can be placed;
- counting the total quantity of playable sets placed on the grid;
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- determining winning side bets, designating each side bet as a winning side bet if the prediction count of the side bet is equal to the quantity of playable sets placed on the grid.
A method for increasing outcome variations for a main game, the main game being a grid based number selection game managed by a house, the main game having a player who places a main bet, the main game further having a random population of unique numbers, and a main winning condition determined by the random population, the method being performed by a computer system that comprises at least one processor, an input, a random number generator, a display for displaying graphical representations of the number selection game, a memory operatively coupled to the at least one processor, and a computer-readable storage medium encoded with instructions excitable by the at least one processor and operatively coupled to the at least one processor, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing a grid comprising a plurality of grid squares, each grid square containing a unique number;
- displaying, on the display device, a graphical representation of the grid;
- defining one or more sets by the house, along with a set configuration and a subset size for each set, the set configuration is a defined quantity of squares arranged in a pattern, each square within the pattern is adjacent to at least one of the other squares within the pattern, the subset size is a defined numerical value;
- designating one or more of the sets as a playable set eligible to be placed on the grid;
- placing, via the input, a side bet by the player, the player making a prediction count predicting the quantity of playable sets placed on the grid;
- playing the main game, the player selecting one or more of the grid squares, generating the random population using the random number generator, creating a catch square by populating each grid square selected by the player which also matches one of the numbers of the random population, determining a winning main bet by designating each main bet that matches the main winning condition as a winning main bet;
- displaying, on the display device, graphical representations of the playable sets on the graphical representation of the grid by superimposing a graphical representation of the squares of the pattern of each playable set over the display of the graphical representation of the grid squares so that the quantity of catch squares covered by said pattern is equal to or greater than the subset size of the playable set, whereby each playable set cannot occupy all the grid squares covered by another playable set having the same set configuration;
- repeating the step of placing the playable sets on the grid until no further playable sets can be placed;
- counting the total quantity of playable sets placed on the grid;
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- determining winning side bets, designating each side bet as a winning side bet if the prediction count of the side bet is equal to the quantity of playable sets placed on the grid.
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