SYSTEM FOR GAME PLAY IN AN ELECTRONIC ENVIRONMENT

• US 20170213421A1
• Filed: 03/22/2017
• Published: 07/27/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 09/26/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Milestone Entertainment LLC
• Original Assignee: Milestone Entertainment LLC
• Inventors: DAWSON, GARY, Katz, Randall M.
• Granted Patent: US 9,911,278 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3211 Display means
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3223 Architectural aspects of a gaming system, e.g. internal configuration, master/slave, wireless communication
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3227 Configuring a gaming machine, e.g. downloading personal settings, selecting working parameters
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3241 Security aspects of a gaming system, e.g. detecting cheating, device integrity, surveillance computer security G06F21/00
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/3258 Cumulative reward schemes, e.g. jackpots
• CPC Class Codes: G07F 17/329 Regular and instant lottery, e.g. electronic scratch cards

Abstract

The inventions herein relate to novel games of chance and apparatus and methods for their play. In certain embodiments, the existing lottery infrastructure is used in conjunction with electronic remote game play. A player receives a ticket identification number (TIN), optionally via lottery game play, and then plays an electronic game based upon the TIN. The remote system contains information associated with the TIN, for example, identification of which game will be played, and in a predetermined context, whether the player is to win or lose, and if they win, the form of the prize.

Claims

1. A method for lottery game play for use with a lottery scratch-off game and an electronic system for use by a user account associated with a user identification comprising the steps of:

providing a scratch-off lottery game ticket having;

(i) a first ticket portion including at least an obscuring scratch-off portion having a first direct monetary prize potential associated With the lottery scratch-off game and

(ii) a second ticket portion relating to second game play using the electronic system, the ticket providing a ticket identification number (TIN), the ticket identification number correlating to game play at least in the electronic system, the ticket further providing an electronic address for accessing the electronic system,

generating one or more graphical user interfaces at the electronic address designated on the second ticket portion, the graphical user interfaces including;

a region for entry of the ticket identification number,

a region for entry of a user identification, and

a second form of user verification information,

verifying the ticket identification number within the electronic system,

awarding points to the user account for game play on the electronic system, and

generating a display of game play for display with the electronic system.

2. The method for lottery game play of claim 1 wherein the second ticket portion includes a scratch-off portion.

3. The method for lottery game play of claim 2 wherein the second ticket portion includes one or more variable game play parameters.

4. The method for lottery game play of claim 2 wherein the variable game play parameter includes the identity of the game to be played.

5. The method for lottery game play of claim 2 wherein the variable game play parameter includes the prize amount.

6. The method for lottery game play of claim 2 wherein the variable game play parameter includes the degree of difficulty of the game to be played.

7. The method for lottery game play of claim 2 wherein the variable game play parameter includes the amount of bonus for the game to be played.

8. The method for lottery game play of claim 2 wherein the variable game play parameter includes the level of game play at which play will begin.

9. The method for lottery game play of claim 2 wherein the variable game play parameter includes a form of advantage in game play.

10. The method for lottery game play of claim 2 wherein one of the variable game play parameters includes the identity of the game.

11. The method for lottery game play of claim 2 wherein one variable game play parameter includes a multiplier.

12. The method for lottery game play of claim 2 wherein the game play parameter of the form of the prize indicates a cash prize.

13. The method for lottery game play of claim 2 wherein the game play parameter of the form of the prize indicates a prize of points.

14. The method for lottery game play of claim 2 wherein the game play parameter or the form of the prize indicates a prize of goods.

15. The method for lottery game play of claim 2 wherein the game play parameter of the form of the prize indicates a prize of services.

16. The method for lottery game play of claim 2 wherein the variable game play parameter is indicated by matching at least two images within the second ticket portion.

17. The method for lottery game play of claim 1 wherein game play in the second portion includes the potential for a win or a loss.

18. The method for lottery game play of claim 1 further including the step of registering the user for the electronic game system.

19. The method for lottery game play of claim 18 wherein a graphical user interface is provided for registering the use via the electronic system at the electronic address.

20. The method for lottery game play of claim 18 wherein the player registration is an on line registration system.

21. The method for lottery game play of claim 20 wherein the on line registration system provides website access to the game play server.

22. The method for lottery game play of claim 18 wherein a registration page is at the electronic address at the website.

23. The method for lottery game play of claim 18 wherein the player registration system is at a retail location.

24. The method for lottery game play of claim 18 further including one or more association groupings enable games between multiple players.

25. The method for lottery game play of claim 24 wherein the association groupings are competitive game play pairings.

26. The method for lottery game play of claim 24 wherein the association grouping is displayed in the form of a list.

27. The method for lottery game play or claim 1 further including one or more buddy lists enable games between multiple players.

28. The method for lottery game play of claim 1 further including opinion polls.

29. The method for lottery game play of claim 28 wherein the opinion poll is based on opinions of multiple people.

30. The method for lottery game play claim 1 further including grouping of users based on geography.

31. The method for lottery game play of claim 1 wherein the game is a multi-level game.

32. The method for lottery game play of claim 1 wherein winnings are non-cash winnings.

33. The method for lottery game play of claim 32 wherein the non-cash winning includes advancing to a next level.

34. The method for lottery game play of claim 32 wherein display of play includes a portion of the display with a first display image followed by a second display image in the same portion of the display.

35. The method for lottery game play of claim 1 wherein the first display image is user selected.

36. The method for lottery game play of claim 1 further including a survey.

37. The method for lottery game play of claim 1 wherein the points may be used for further game play.

38. The system for enhanced lottery game is of claim 1 further including a real time lottery information link to the processing system.

39. The system for enhanced lottery game play of claim 1 wherein the game processor generates a graphical user interface for on-line registration or users.

40. The system for enhanced lottery game play of claim 1 wherein the electronic communications device is a wireless device.

41. The system for enhanced lottery game play of claim 1 wherein the wireless device is a wireless display enabled device.

42. The system for enhanced lottery game play of claim 41 wherein the wireless display enabled device is a cell phone.

43. The system for enhanced lottery game play of claim 41 wherein the wireless display enabled device is a personal digital assistant.

44. The system for enhanced lottery game play of claim 41 wherein the wireless display device displays dynamic images.

45. The system for enhanced lottery game play of claim 1 wherein the lottery server is accessed by one or more wireless communication paths.

46. The system for enhanced lottery game play of claim 1 wherein the lottery server is accessed by one or more wired communication paths.

47. The system for enhanced lottery game play of claim 1 wherein the lottery server is accessed at least by the internet.

48. The system for enhanced lottery game play of claim 1 wherein the lottery server is accessed by both a wireless communication path and a wired communication path.

49. The system for enhanced lottery game play of claim 1 wherein the system interfaces with an interactive television.

50. The system for enhanced lottery game play of claim 1 wherein the lottery server is accessed by an on-line communication path and a cable network.

51. The system for enhanced lottery game play of claim 1 wherein the lottery server and game server reside on the same computer.