Patent Application
20200398149
The present invention relates generally to poker games, more specifically but not by way of limitation, a card table game that is integrated into traditional poker games such as but not limited to Texas Hold'em wherein the card table game of the present invention provides bonus playing options and additional wagering thereon.
As is known in the art there are numerous styles and types of card games. The conventional deck of cards has been utilized to create hundreds of types of games wherein the games vary in the utilization of the deck of cards. By way of example but not limitation, conventional games such as blackjack are initiated with two cards being dealt to a player and the objective is to be either at or closest to a total of twenty-one wherein during the play of the game a player can choose to accept at least one additional card. Other card games such as but not limited to Texas Hold'em or Omaha consist of the utilization of many cards and are typically played amongst a many other players at the same table with the cards being dealt by the dealer of the casino or similar venue.
A conventional round of a card game such as Texas Hold'em and/or Omaha will consist of a dealer providing two cards face down to each player. A round of betting can ensue wherein each player can wager and exercise options such as check, call, raise or fold. This stage of the game is commonly known as the pre-flop. Once that round of betting has finished the dealer will discard one card and proceed to place three cards face up in the center of the table. After this there is another round of betting then the dealer will discard a single card from the deck and subsequently place a fourth shared card in the middle of the table. Another round of wagering ensues then the final fifth card is placed on the table. Traditional wagering with each round of play is all that is available for players and the casino. As such the conventional rules of the game provide wagering limitations for the player at the casino.
Accordingly, there is a need for a card game that can be integrated into traditional card games such as but not limited to Texas Hold'em wherein the card game of the present invention provides additional wagering options and payouts during various rounds of play of a card game.
It is the object of the present invention to provide a card game method that provides additional wagering options at alternate intervals of play wherein the present invention includes a card game table.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a method of playing cards wherein the method includes optional wagering at various intervals of play in a conventional card game wherein the card table of the present invention provides playing areas for the optional wagering.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a card game method that provides additional wagering options at alternate intervals of play wherein the present invention can be integrated into conventional card games such as but not limited to Texas Hold'em and Omaha.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a method of playing cards wherein the method includes optional wagering at various intervals of play in a conventional card game wherein the bonus play options of the card game of the present invention includes a plurality of payout ratios.
An additional object of the present invention is to provide a card game method that provides additional wagering options at alternate intervals of play wherein the payout ratios are linearly progressive based on the complexity and odds of the achieved hand of cards.
Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a method of playing cards wherein the method includes optional wagering at various intervals of play in a conventional card game wherein in the present invention the game of play can be initiated with entering into a bonus play wager.
Another object of the present invention is to a provide a card game method that provides additional wagering options at alternate intervals of play wherein the bonus play options are not on the cards in the players possession.
An alternate object of the present invention is to provide a method of playing cards wherein the method includes optional wagering at various intervals of play in a conventional card game wherein a player can engage in bonus play wagering subsequent folding their hand directed at the conventional card game.
Still a further object of the present invention is to provide a card game method that provides additional wagering options at alternate intervals of play wherein the intention of the method of play of the present invention attracts players to play lower volume card table games.
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.
A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description and appended claims when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings wherein:
Referring now to the drawings submitted herewith, wherein various elements depicted therein are not necessarily drawn to scale and wherein through the views and figures like elements are referenced with identical reference numerals, there is illustrated card game method 100 constructed according to the principles of the present invention.
An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teachings of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.
It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “exemplary embodiments”, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic.
Now referring in particular to the Figures submitted herewith, the card game method 100 includes a table 10. The table 10 is a conventional table having an upper surface 12 manufactured utilizing a suitable playing surface such as but not limited to felt. The playing surface 14 is marked with a plurality of indicia 16 and placement locations. The indicia 16 and placement locations 18 provide instruction as to what plays and/or wagers are available to the player. Furthermore, the indicia 16 and placement locations 18 provide the designated areas for players to physically place game pieces such as but not limited to cards or poker chips. The card game method 100 includes a playing surface 14 that provides a bonus play area 20. The bonus play area 20 provides the table location wherein as will be further discussed herein a player can place additional wagers at intervals of play of a conventional card game such as but not limited to Texas Hold'em. It should be understood within the scope of the present invention that while conventional card games such as Texas Hold'em are referenced herein, the reference to a specific card game is exemplary only and it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the card game method 100 could be integrated into various types of card games.
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In step 215, ensuing the players playing their chosen tactic in Step 213, the dealer will remove the top card from the dealer deck of cards from the course of play. Step 217, the dealer will place three cards face up generally proximate the middle of the table 10. In step 219, the players will review the three dealt cards and engage in a play option. The play options which a player can engage in after review of the three dealt cards are a check, a raise or a fold. In step 221, the dealer will pay a first bonus payout for any player that placed an optional bonus wager in step 205. By way of example but not limitation, a contemplated payout option for the following exemplary hands could be as follows: a pair, 1:1; a flush, 4:1; a straight, 6:1; a straight flush, 25:1; and a royal flush 100:1. The aforementioned exemplary hands and payouts are provided for example only and do no serve to provide limitation of payouts and payout eligible combinations.
In step 223, the dealer will discard a card from the dealer deck of cards ensuing the first bonus round. Step 225, the dealer will place a fourth card face up adjacent to the three cards in the middle of the table for view by the players and the dealer. In step 227, the players will review the four cards face up in the middle of the table and will further evaluate their two cards in their possession to determine a play option. The play options available to a player can be a check, a raise or a fold. Step 229, the dealer will examine with the remaining players that placed a bonus wager if a combination of any of the four cards yields a poker hand. By way of example but not limitation, if the four face up cards create a hand such as but not limited to a flush, a straight, a straight flush or a royal flush. The bonus payouts for the aforementioned could be but are not limited to 6:1, 8:1, 50:1 and 200:1 respectively.
In step 231, ensuing payment of a qualifying bonus to a player, the dealer will discard a card from the top of the deck of dealer cards. Step 233, the dealer will deal a fifth card face up and place adjacent to the four face up cards proximate the middle of the table 10. In step 235, each remaining player will review the five face up cards in conjunction with their two dealt cards and determine a play option. The play options at this interval can be a check, a raise or a fold. Step 237, the dealer will examine with any player who placed a bonus wager at the outset of the game as to whether or not the the five face up cards yields a poker hand. In the event a poker hand is achieved, the dealer will issue the player a bonus payout. By way of example but not limitation, the dealer could pay 5:1 for a three of a kind; 2:1 for a pair; 20:1 for a full house; 40:1 for four of a kind. In step 239, the card game will end its conventional portion wherein the winning hand of the remaining player will be paid in accordance to the rules of the game outside of the bonus wager option described herein.
It should be understood within the scope of the present invention if a player places a bonus option wager at the beginning of the game and all players fold prior to drawing of all five face up cards, the dealer will continue with the procedure of the game until all five cards are drawn and determine if any player who has placed a bonus wager qualifies for a bonus payout. Furthermore, while bonus wager payouts can vary, it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that the bonus wager payouts can be from 1:1 to 1000:1.
In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the invention.
