Game of chance with multiple paths on a virtual scratch ticket
First Claim
1. An online game of chance that is played by at least one player, the game comprising:
- a game screen including a map having a plurality of nodes connected by a plurality of branches arranged between a starting point and a plurality of finishing points, wherein game play progresses to a branch or node when selected by the player, the branch or node being selected from a plurality of branches or nodes available on the map, wherein the selection of the branch or node results in a prize increment, a prize decrement, or an award of a token; and
a computer means for tabulating prize and token information, the information being updated upon the selection of each branch or node, wherein after one of the finishing points is reached, a final prize is awarded to the player.
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Abstract
An online game of chance and methods of conducting and playing the game on a virtual instant ticket are disclosed. The game is based on a map having multiple branches and nodes, where a desired path is selected by clicking on the branch or node as play progresses between a starting point and multiple finishing points. Each available branch or node that is selected results in a prize value being increased, decreased, or a token being awarded for later use in the game. In a single player mode, a final prize is awarded to the player. In multiple player modes, the final prize is divided among the players according to predetermined criteria.
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18 Claims
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1. An online game of chance that is played by at least one player, the game comprising:
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a game screen including a map having a plurality of nodes connected by a plurality of branches arranged between a starting point and a plurality of finishing points, wherein game play progresses to a branch or node when selected by the player, the branch or node being selected from a plurality of branches or nodes available on the map, wherein the selection of the branch or node results in a prize increment, a prize decrement, or an award of a token; and
a computer means for tabulating prize and token information, the information being updated upon the selection of each branch or node, wherein after one of the finishing points is reached, a final prize is awarded to the player. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An online game of chance that is played by a plurality of players, comprising:
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a game screen viewable by each player, the game screen including a map having a plurality of nodes connected by a plurality of branches arranged between a starting point and a plurality of finishing points, wherein each of the players takes a turn in sequence selecting a branch or node from a plurality of branches or nodes available on the map, wherein the selection of the branch or node results in a prize increment, a prize decrement, or an award of a token; and
a computer means for tabulating prize and token information, the information being updated upon the selection of each branch or node, wherein after one of the finishing points is reached, a final prize is awarded to the plurality of players. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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14. A method of conducting an online game of chance, comprising the steps of:
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registering one or more players for a game;
issuing each of the players a virtual ticket including a game screen with a map having a plurality of nodes connected by a plurality of branches arranged between a starting point and a plurality of finishing points;
allowing each player to take a turn in sequence by selecting a branch or node from the plurality of branches or nodes available on the map, wherein the selection of the branch or node results in a prize increment, a prize decrement, or an award of a token;
updating and displaying prize and token information for each player after each turn; and
awarding a final prize after one of the finishing points is reached.
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