HYBRID ARCADE-TYPE, WAGER-BASED GAMING TECHNIQUES AND PREDETERMINED RNG OUTCOME BATCH RETRIEVAL TECHNIQUES

• US 20160171827A1
• Filed: 09/25/2015
• Published: 06/16/2016
• Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2014
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Empire Technological Group Limited
• Original Assignee: Synergy Blue LLC
• Inventors: Washington, Georg, Serra, Joe, Stankevich, Tom, MacAuley, Justin
• Granted Patent: US 9,542,799 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/352 involving special game server arrangements, e.g. regional servers connected to a national server or a plurality of servers managing partitions of the game world
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/69 by enabling or updating specific game elements, e.g. unlocking hidden features, items, levels or versions
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/822 Strategy games; Role-playing games A63F13/825, A63F13/828 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63F 13/837 Shooting of targets
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/32 for games, toys, sports, or amusements
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3227 Configuring a gaming machine, e.g. downloading personal settings, selecting working parameters
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3286 Type of games

Abstract

Various aspects described for implementing hybrid arcade/wager-based gaming techniques via computer networks, including one or more casino gaming networks. The hybrid arcade/wager-based game may include a non-wager based gaming portion and a wager-based gaming portion. One or more players are able to concurrently engage in continuous game play of the non-wager based gaming portion during execution of wager-based gaming events which are automatically triggered based on events which occur during play of the non-wager based gaming portion. Other aspects are directed to wager-based gaming techniques for remotely retrieving, before the occurrence of wager-based triggering events, one or more batches of predetermined RNG outcomes from an RNG engine, and for using at least one of the retrieved, predetermined RNG outcomes to determine future wager-based game event outcomes.

Claims

1. A computer implemented gaming method implemented in a gaming network, the method comprising causing at least one processor to execute a plurality of instructions for:

controlling a wager-based game conducted at a first gaming device;

enabling a first player to engage in play of the wager-based game via at least one first input device;

providing a first opportunity for the first player to cause a first wager-based triggering event to occur during play of the wager-based game, the first wager-based triggering event being associated with a first wager-based game event having a first wager-based game event outcome associated therewith;

determining the first wager-based game event outcome prior to the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event;

detecting the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event during play of the wager-based game;

automatically causing the wager-based gaming portion to execute the first wager-based game event in response to detecting the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event;

wherein the execution of the first wager-based game event includes wagering a first wager amount on the outcome of the first wager-based game event;

wherein the execution of the first wager-based game event further includes displaying the predetermined first wager-based game event outcome; and

wherein the execution of the first wager-based game event further includes determining, using the first wager-based game event outcome, whether any payout amount is due to the first player.

2. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1 further comprising causing the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine; and

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

3. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1 further comprising causing the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first remote RNG server; and

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

4. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1 further comprising causing the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to determine the first wager-based game event outcome; and

wherein at least a portion of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes correspond to Class 2 Gaming type RNG outcomes.

5. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1 further comprising causing the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to determine the first wager-based game event outcome; and

wherein at least a portion of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes correspond to Class 3 Gaming type RNG outcomes.

6. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1 further comprising causing the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

selecting a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to be associated with the first wager-based game event outcome;

selecting a second predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to be associated with a second wager-based game event outcome of the wager-based game; and

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using the first predetermined RNG outcome to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

7. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1 further comprising causing the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

randomly selecting a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to be associated with the first wager-based game event outcome; and

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using the first predetermined RNG outcome to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

8. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1 further comprising causing the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

wherein the retrieving of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes occurs before gameplay setup at the wager-based game; and

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

9. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1 further comprising causing the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

wherein the retrieving of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes occurs before wager placement at the wager-based game; and

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

10. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1 further comprising causing the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

wherein the retrieving of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes occurs after wager placement at the wager-based game and occurs before occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event; and

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to determine the first wager-based game event outcome;

11. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1 further comprising causing the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

identifying a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes, the first predetermined RNG outcome being associated with the first wager-based game event outcome, the first predetermined RNG outcome having associated therewith a first expiration time limit;

determining if the first expiration time limit has been exceeded;

if it is determined that the first expiration time limit has not been exceeded, using the first predetermined RNG outcome to determine the first wager-based game event outcome; and

if it is determined that the first expiration time limit has been exceeded, preventing the first predetermined RNG outcome from being used to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

12. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1 further comprising causing the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first predetermined RNG outcome from a first RNG engine, the first predetermined RNG outcome having associated therewith a first expiration time limit;

automatically retrieving a second predetermined RNG outcome from a first RNG engine, the second predetermined RNG outcome having associated therewith a second expiration time limit;

determining if the first expiration time limit has been exceeded;

if it is determined that the first expiration time limit has not been exceeded, using the first predetermined RNG outcome to determine the first wager-based game event outcome;

if it is determined that the first expiration time limit has been exceeded, preventing the first predetermined RNG outcome from being used to determine the first wager-based game event outcome;

determining if the second expiration time limit has been exceeded;

if it is determined that the first expiration time limit has been exceeded, and if it is determined that the second expiration time limit has not been exceeded, using the second predetermined RNG outcome to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

13. A computer implemented gaming system in a gaming network, comprising:

at least one interface for communicating with at least one other device in the gaming network;

a gaming controller;

a memory;

the gaming controller being operable to execute a plurality of instructions stored in the memory for;

controlling a wager-based game conducted at a first gaming device;

enabling a first player to engage in play of the wager-based game via at least one first input device;

providing a first opportunity for the first player to cause a first wager-based triggering event to occur during play of the wager-based game, the first wager-based triggering event being associated with a first wager-based game event having a first wager-based game event outcome associated therewith;

determining the first wager-based game event outcome prior to the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event;

detecting the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event during play of the wager-based game;

automatically causing the wager-based gaming portion to execute the first wager-based game event in response to detecting the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event;

wherein the execution of the first wager-based game event includes wagering a first wager amount on the outcome of the first wager-based game event;

wherein the execution of the first wager-based game event further includes displaying the predetermined first wager-based game event outcome; and

wherein the execution of the first wager-based game event further includes determining, using the first wager-based game event outcome, whether any payout amount is due to the first player.

14. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 13 being further operable to cause the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine; and

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

15. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 13 being further operable to cause the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first remote RNG server; and

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

16. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 13 being further operable to cause the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to determine the first wager-based game event outcome; and

wherein at least a portion of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes correspond to Class 2 Gaming type RNG outcomes.

17. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 13 being further operable to cause the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to determine the first wager-based game event outcome; and

wherein at least a portion of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes correspond to Class 3 Gaming type RNG outcomes.

18. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 13 being further operable to cause the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

selecting a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to be associated with the first wager-based game event outcome;

selecting a second predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to be associated with a second wager-based game event outcome of the wager-based game; and

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using the first predetermined RNG outcome to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

19. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 13 being further operable to cause the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

randomly selecting a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to be associated with the first wager-based game event outcome; and

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using the first predetermined RNG outcome to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

20. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 13 being further operable to cause the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

wherein the retrieving of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes occurs before gameplay setup at the wager-based game; and

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

21. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 13 being further operable to cause the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

wherein the retrieving of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes occurs before wager placement at the wager-based game; and

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

22. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 13 being further operable to cause the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

wherein the retrieving of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes occurs after wager placement at the wager-based game and occurs before occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event; and

wherein the determining of the first wager-based game event outcome includes using a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes to determine the first wager-based game event outcome;

23. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 13 being further operable to cause the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes from a first RNG engine;

identifying a first predetermined RNG outcome of the first batch of predetermined RNG outcomes, the first predetermined RNG outcome being associated with the first wager-based game event outcome, the first predetermined RNG outcome having associated therewith a first expiration time limit;

determining if the first expiration time limit has been exceeded;

if it is determined that the first expiration time limit has not been exceeded, using the first predetermined RNG outcome to determine the first wager-based game event outcome; and

if it is determined that the first expiration time limit has been exceeded, preventing the first predetermined RNG outcome from being used to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

24. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 13 being further operable to cause the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

automatically retrieving a first predetermined RNG outcome from a first RNG engine, the first predetermined RNG outcome having associated therewith a first expiration time limit;

automatically retrieving a second predetermined RNG outcome from a first RNG engine, the second predetermined RNG outcome having associated therewith a second expiration time limit;

determining if the first expiration time limit has been exceeded;

if it is determined that the first expiration time limit has not been exceeded, using the first predetermined RNG outcome to determine the first wager-based game event outcome;

if it is determined that the first expiration time limit has been exceeded, preventing the first predetermined RNG outcome from being used to determine the first wager-based game event outcome;

determining if the second expiration time limit has been exceeded;

if it is determined that the first expiration time limit has been exceeded, and if it is determined that the second expiration time limit has not been exceeded, using the second predetermined RNG outcome to determine the first wager-based game event outcome.

25. A computer implemented gaming method implemented in a gaming network, the method comprising causing at least one processor to execute a plurality of instructions for:

controlling an interactive, hybrid arcade/wager-based game conducted at a first gaming device, the hybrid arcade/wager-based game including a non-wager based gaming portion and a wager-based gaming portion;

enabling a player to engage in interactive game play of the non-wager based gaming portion of the hybrid arcade/wager-based game via at least one input device;

providing a first opportunity for the player to cause a first wager-based triggering event to occur during play of the non-wager based gaming portion, the first wager-based triggering event being associated with a first wager-based game event having a first wager-based game event outcome associated therewith;

predetermining the first wager-based game event outcome prior to the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event;

detecting the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event during play of the non-wager based gaming portion;

automatically causing the wager-based gaming portion to execute the first wager-based game event in response to detecting the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event;

wherein the execution of the first wager-based game event includes wagering a first wager amount on the outcome of the first wager-based game event;

wherein the execution of the first wager-based game event further includes displaying the predetermined first wager-based game event outcome;

wherein the execution of the first wager-based game event further includes determining, using the first wager-based game event outcome, whether any payout amount is due to the player;

enabling the player to concurrently engage in continuous game play of the non-wager based gaming portion of the hybrid arcade/wager-based game during execution of the first wager-based game event;

wherein the first wager-based game event corresponds to a wager-based game of chance event; and

wherein the outcome of the first wager-based game event is predetermined using a random number generator (RNG).

26. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 25 further comprising causing the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

enabling the player to control a first in-game character during play of the non-wager based gaming portion; and

wherein the first opportunity for the player to cause a first wager-based triggering event corresponds to an action performed by the first in-game character during play of the non-wager based gaming portion.

27. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 25:

wherein the first opportunity for the player to cause a first wager-based triggering event corresponds to the spawning of a first non-player character (NPC) during play of the non-wager based gaming portion; and

wherein the first wager-based triggering event relates to an in-game interaction with the first non-player character (NPC), the in-game interaction with the first non-player character being caused based on input from the player during play of the non-wager based gaming portion.

28. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 25:

wherein the first opportunity for the player to cause a first wager-based triggering event corresponds to the spawning of a Wager Triggering object during play of the non-wager based gaming portion; and

wherein the first wager-based triggering event relates to an in-game interaction with the first Wager Triggering object, the in-game interaction with the first Wager Triggering object being caused based on input from the player during play of the non-wager based gaming portion.

29. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 25 further comprising causing the at least one processor to execute additional instructions for:

providing a second opportunity for the player to cause a second wager-based triggering event to occur during play of the non-wager based gaming portion, the second wager-based triggering event being associated with a second wager-based game event having a second wager-based game event outcome associated therewith;

predetermining the second wager-based game event outcome prior to the occurrence of the second wager-based triggering event;

detecting the occurrence of the second wager-based triggering event during play of the non-wager based gaming portion;

automatically causing the wager-based gaming portion to execute the second wager-based game event in response to detecting the occurrence of the second wager-based triggering event;

wherein the execution of the second wager-based game event includes wagering a second wager amount on the outcome of the second wager-based game event;

wherein the execution of the second wager-based game event further includes displaying the predetermined second wager-based game event outcome;

wherein the execution of the second wager-based game event further includes determining, using the second wager-based game event outcome, whether any payout amount is due to the player; and

enabling the player to concurrently engage in continuous game play of the non-wager based gaming portion of the hybrid arcade/wager-based game during execution of the second wager-based game event.

30. A computer implemented gaming system in a gaming network, comprising:

at least one interface for communicating with at least one other device in the gaming network;

a gaming controller;

a memory;

the gaming controller being operable to execute a plurality of instructions stored in the memory for;

controlling an interactive, hybrid arcade/wager-based game conducted at a first gaming device, the hybrid arcade/wager-based game including a non-wager based gaming portion and a wager-based gaming portion;

enabling a player to engage in interactive game play of the non-wager based gaming portion of the hybrid arcade/wager-based game via at least one input device;

providing a first opportunity for the player to cause a first wager-based triggering event to occur during play of the non-wager based gaming portion, the first wager-based triggering event being associated with a first wager-based game event having a first wager-based game event outcome associated therewith;

predetermining the first wager-based game event outcome prior to the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event;

detecting the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event during play of the non-wager based gaming portion;

automatically causing the wager-based gaming portion to execute the first wager-based game event in response to detecting the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event;

wherein the execution of the first wager-based game event includes wagering a first wager amount on the outcome of the first wager-based game event;

wherein the execution of the first wager-based game event further includes displaying the predetermined first wager-based game event outcome;

wherein the execution of the first wager-based game event further includes determining, using the first wager-based game event outcome, whether any payout amount is due to the player;

enabling the player to concurrently engage in continuous game play of the non-wager based gaming portion of the hybrid arcade/wager-based game during execution of the first wager-based game event;

providing a second opportunity for the player to cause a second wager-based triggering event to occur during play of the non-wager based gaming portion, the second wager-based triggering event being associated with a second wager-based game event having a second wager-based game event outcome associated therewith;

predetermining the second wager-based game event outcome prior to the occurrence of the second wager-based triggering event;

detecting the occurrence of the second wager-based triggering event during play of the non-wager based gaming portion;

automatically causing the wager-based gaming portion to execute the second wager-based game event in response to detecting the occurrence of the second wager-based triggering event;

wherein the execution of the second wager-based game event includes wagering a second wager amount on the outcome of the second wager-based game event;

wherein the execution of the second wager-based game event further includes displaying the predetermined second wager-based game event outcome;

wherein the execution of the second wager-based game event further includes determining, using the second wager-based game event outcome, whether any payout amount is due to the player;

enabling the player to concurrently engage in continuous game play of the non-wager based gaming portion of the hybrid arcade/wager-based game during execution of the second wager-based game event;

wherein the outcome of the first wager-based game event is predetermined using a random number generator (RNG); and

wherein the outcome of the second wager-based game event is predetermined using the random number generator (RNG).