FIRST PERSON SHOOTER, RPG AND SPORTS THEMED HYBRID ARCADE-TYPE, WAGER-BASED GAMING TECHNIQUES

• US 20160171835A1
• Filed: 08/20/2015
• 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 10,311,679 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 17/3223 Architectural aspects of a gaming system, e.g. internal configuration, master/slave, wireless communication
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3244 Payment aspects of a gaming system, e.g. payment schemes, setting payout ratio, bonus or consolation prizes
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3267 Game outcomes which determine the course of the subsequent game, e.g. double or quits, free games, higher payouts, different new games
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3269 Timing aspects of game play, e.g. blocking/halting the operation of a gaming machine
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3288 Betting, e.g. on live events, bookmaking

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. In some embodiments, the outcomes of the wager-based gaming events are predetermined (before triggering of the wager-based game events) using a random number generator (RNG).

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 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; 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 first wager-based game event.

2. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1:

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 determined using a random number generator (RNG).

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

utilizing a random number generator (RNG) to generate the first outcome of the first wager-based game event first outcome of the first wager-based game event.

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

enabling the player to selectively configure a first set of wagering parameters relating to the first wager-based game event before the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event; and

determining the first wager amount using the first set of wagering parameters.

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

preventing display of the first outcome of the first wager-based game event prior to the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event.

6. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1:

wherein execution of the first wager-based game event occurs in real-time; and

wherein execution of the first wager-based game event occurs in real-time occurs concurrently while the player continues to engage in interactive game play of the non-wager based gaming portion of the hybrid arcade/wager-based game.

7. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1:

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.

8. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1:

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

9. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1 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.

10. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1:

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.

11. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1:

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.

12. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1:

wherein the predetermination of the first outcome of the first wager-based game event is independent from play of the non-wager based gaming portion.

13. The computer implemented gaming method of claim 1 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.

14. 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; 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 first wager-based game event.

15. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 14:

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 determined using a random number generator (RNG).

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

utilizing a random number generator (RNG) to generate the first outcome of the first wager-based game event first outcome of the first wager-based game event.

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

enabling the player to selectively configure a first set of wagering parameters relating to the first wager-based game event before the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event; and

determining the first wager amount using the first set of wagering parameters.

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

preventing display of the first outcome of the first wager-based game event prior to the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event.

19. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 14:

wherein execution of the first wager-based game event occurs in real-time; and

wherein execution of the first wager-based game event occurs in real-time occurs concurrently while the player continues to engage in interactive game play of the non-wager based gaming portion of the hybrid arcade/wager-based game.

20. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 14:

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.

21. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 14:

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

22. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 14 being further operable to cause 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.

23. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 14:

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.

24. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 14:

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.

25. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 14:

wherein the predetermination of the first outcome of the first wager-based game event is independent from play of the non-wager based gaming portion.

26. The computer implemented gaming system of claim 14 being further operable to cause 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.

27. A gaming system comprising:

at least one processor;

at least one display device; and

at least one input device;

wherein the at least one processor is programmed to operate with the at least one display device and the at least one input device for;

causing a display of a play of an interactive game;

enabling a player to make at least one input in the play of the interactive game;

detecting an occurrence of a first wager triggering event during the play of the interactive game;

predetermining a first wager-based game event outcome prior to detecting the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event, wherein the first wager-based game event outcome is determined using a random number generator (RNG);

automatically causing, during play of the interactive game and in response to detecting the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event, a first wager of a predefined one of a plurality of wager components funded by the player; and

providing, in response to detecting the occurrence of the first wager-based triggering event, the player with any determined wager-related credits or payouts associated with said first wager-based game event outcome;

detecting an occurrence of a second wager triggering event during the play of the interactive game;

predetermining a second wager-based game event outcome prior to detecting the occurrence of the second wager-based triggering event, wherein the second wager-based game event outcome is determined using a random number generator (RNG);

automatically causing, during play of the interactive game and in response to detecting the occurrence of the second wager-based triggering event, a second wager of the predefined one of a plurality of wager components funded by the player; and

providing, in response to detecting the occurrence of the second wager-based triggering event, the player with any determined wager-related credits or payouts associated with said second wager-based game event outcome.