GAME OF BACCARAT
First Claim
1. Apparatus for playing the game of Baccarat, the apparatus comprising a table-top having a first region, a second region and a third region, each region divided to allow each one of a plurality of players to take a position regarding the progress of the game, the table top further comprising at least a fourth region, likewise divided to allow each of said plurality of players to take a position regarding the progress of the game, the apparatus for use in a method comprising:
- drawing first and second cards for a first entity,drawing first and second cards for a second entity,for each entity scoring said drawn cards modulo ten to define initial scores for each entity respectively,determining if said initial scores define a result, said result arising from said initial scores being designated an automatic result;
if said scores do not define a result, then drawing at least a third card for at least one of said entities to modify said initial scores and declare a non-automatic result, andcomparing said automatic or non automatic result with positions taken by each player to determine scores for each player, said fourth region defining player positions relating to said automatic result.
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Abstract
Apparatus for playing a modified game of Baccarat, comprises a table-top having in addition to the standard three regions for player win, banker win and tie, an additional region for an automatic result, meaning an event that leads to a result without an additional card being drawn. Preferably three additional regions are provided, one for an automatic banker win, one for an automatic player win and one for an automatic tie. A networked version of the game is also provided.
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16 Claims
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1. Apparatus for playing the game of Baccarat, the apparatus comprising a table-top having a first region, a second region and a third region, each region divided to allow each one of a plurality of players to take a position regarding the progress of the game, the table top further comprising at least a fourth region, likewise divided to allow each of said plurality of players to take a position regarding the progress of the game, the apparatus for use in a method comprising:
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drawing first and second cards for a first entity, drawing first and second cards for a second entity, for each entity scoring said drawn cards modulo ten to define initial scores for each entity respectively, determining if said initial scores define a result, said result arising from said initial scores being designated an automatic result; if said scores do not define a result, then drawing at least a third card for at least one of said entities to modify said initial scores and declare a non-automatic result, and comparing said automatic or non automatic result with positions taken by each player to determine scores for each player, said fourth region defining player positions relating to said automatic result. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. Networked server configured for allowing remote players to play a modified game of Baccarat, the server providing to each remote server a virtual table-top having a first region, a second region and a third region, each region divided to allow each one of a plurality of players to take a position regarding the progress of the game, the table top further comprising at least a fourth region, likewise divided to allow each of said plurality of players to take a position regarding the progress of the game, each player being able to mark his own positions and see the positions of other players, the apparatus for use in a method comprising:
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drawing first and second cards for a first entity, drawing first and second cards for a second entity, for each entity scoring said drawn cards modulo ten to define initial scores for each entity respectively, determining if said initial scores define a result, said result arising from said initial scores being designated an automatic result; if said scores do not define a result, then drawing at least a third card for at least one of said entities to modify said initial scores and declare a non-automatic result, and comparing said automatic or non automatic result with positions taken by each player to determine scores for each player, said fourth region defining player positions relating to said automatic result.
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16. Computer readable media carrying a program operable on a computer to allow players to play a modified game of Baccarat, the program providing a virtual table-top having a first region, a second region and a third region, each region divided to allow each one of a plurality of players to take a position regarding the progress of the game, the table top further comprising at least a fourth region, likewise divided to allow each of said plurality of players to take a position regarding the progress of the game, each player being able to mark his own positions and see the positions of other players, the apparatus for use in a method comprising:
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drawing first and second cards for a first entity, drawing first and second cards for a second entity, for each entity scoring said drawn cards modulo ten to define initial scores for each entity respectively, determining if said initial scores define a result, said result arising from said initial scores being designated an automatic result; if said scores do not define a result, then drawing at least a third card for at least one of said entities to modify said initial scores and declare a non-automatic result, and comparing said automatic or non automatic result with positions taken by each player to determine scores for each player, said fourth region defining player positions relating to said automatic result.
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