Computer-based system and method for playing a bingo-like game

Abstract

A device for playing a bingo-style game including an input device for receiving user inputs; a display for displaying a graphic user interface (GUI); and a processor. The GUI includes a five column by five row random number display matrix; five display regions; and a plurality of user-actuatable icons. The processor includes a first random number generator for generating five sets of random numbers for display by the five column by five row random number display matrix, in which the five sets of random numbers are grouped in a predetermined range. The processor also includes a second random number generator which responds to the user inputs corresponding to actuation of the actuation icon by the user for generating a sixth set of random numbers for display by the five display regions. The processor compares the sixth set of random numbers displayed in the five display regions with the numbers in the columns of the display matrix, and allows the processor to automatically cover the matching number in the display matrix. The processor determines whether the display matrix has five numbers covered in a row, in a column, or in a diagonal, and generates a bingo indication signal for indicating a bingo condition.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This disclosure relates to computer-based games and, more specifically, to a computer-based system and method for playing a bingo-like game. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] The game of bingo has for many years been a popular game to play by people of all ages. Bingo's popularity as a gambling game has grown to the point where gambling casinos have set up bingo games in recent years as an added attraction for their players. However, attempts to implement the game of bingo into a slot machine have been few and unsuccessful. [0005] For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,743,024 to Helm et al. discloses an amusement arcade machine for playing the game of bingo. As disclosed, the machine comprises a display panel having a fixed matrix of numbers corresponding to row and column positions, a handle, and two spin reels, one reel corresponding to a row position number and one reel corresponding to a column position num...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

"The patent describes a device for playing a bingo-style game that allows multiple users to play and interact with the game strategically. The device includes a display with a random number matrix and user-actuatable icons. The processor generates sets of random numbers without repetition and compares them with the numbers in the display matrix to automatically cover matching numbers and generate a bingo indication signal. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a more enjoyable and strategic bingo game experience for multiple users."

Problems solved by technology

However, attempts to implement the game of bingo into a slot machine have been few and unsuccessful.

Accordingly, it is believed that the machine disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,743,024 fails to recreate the fun and enjoyment associated with the game of bingo.

Further, the disclosed machine cannot be played by more than one player.

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