Regulated gaming—staging multi-act games

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2006-11-22

2011-12-06

Lewis, David L (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

In a chance application

C463S020000, C463S001000, C273S138100

Reexamination Certificate

active

08070581

ABSTRACT:
Creative multi-act games for the younger generation of casino players accustomed to creative simulation games such as “The Sims®” and familiar TV characters such as the cast of “Friends.” Stories unfold through acts that have been staged by the player by selecting and placing acting objects. A palette of betting opportunities may be provided in each act in accordance with the staged act to allow the player(s) to place bets. A typical storyboard may include three acts: (a) a construction act, (b) a testing act and (c) a destruction or resolution act. The unfolding of acts may be non-linear and several players may participate simultaneously, sharing the opportunity to affect a storyboard's direction through decision-making.

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