Random pattern connection game and method of playing same

A method of playing a random pattern connection game comprising;

• a. providing sets of game pieces to a group of players wherein each set of game pieces are uniquely identifiable and associated with different game players;
• b. providing a substantially cylindrical polygonal shaped grid with vertical columns and horizontal columns to create a plurality of slots at the top end of the vertical columns to receive game pieces;
• and
• c. generating a visual indicia of a random game piece grid pattern
• wherein each player attempts to recreate the grid pattern by alternating turns for inserting their uniquely identified game pieces into the top of a vertical column such that the game piece falls straight down and occupies the next available space in the vertical column.

A computerized random pattern connection game for a gaming machine, comprising:

• a. a central processing unit;
• b. a visual display of a random pattern connection game device, the device comprising:
• i. a plurality of game pieces;
• ii. a substantially cylindrical polygonal shaped grid with vertical columns and horizontal columns to create a plurality of slots at the top end of the vertical columns to receive game pieces;
• and
• iii. a visual indicia displaying at least one random game piece grid pattern.
• c. at least two sets of computer-generated player game pieces;
• d. a player input mechanism interfacing with said central processing unit responsive to player commands, said input mechanism including placing game pieces in the device;
• and
• e. a computer program which
• i. generates a visual indicia displaying at least one random pattern;
• ii. places player game pieces on visual display of the game device in response to player commands to effect movement of said player game pieces on said visual display of device.