Mahjong roulette gaming system, and method

Abstract

A gaming system combines roulette and mahjong gaming into a single new game for ball-effecting a mahjong event. The game may comprise a grouped series of roulette wheel assemblies bearing mahjong symbols and a plurality of balls respectively receivable in ball-receiving sectors for identifying a number of mahjong symbols. The group of mahjong symbols identified by the randomly received balls defines a wagerable mahjong event. Players may participate in the gaming in a player participation area, which area is opposed a theatrical or auditorium type visual display of the grouped roulette wheel assembly action. Players may input their wagers in the player participation area and watch the roulette action unfold on the visual displays. Certain methodology for effecting the mahjong event is further supported by the roulette medium.

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PRIOR HISTORY[0001]This patent application is a continuation-in-part patent application claiming the benefit of (1) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 634,780, filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Dec. 5, 2006; (2) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 711,374 filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Feb. 22, 2007; and (3) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11 / 711,546 filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Feb. 27, 2007.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to games of chance, and more particularly to novel variations on the roulette wheel and wagers placed thereon. The present invention essentially comprises a roulette wheel comprising mahjong or similar other symbols for effecting a mahjong or symbolic roulette gaming experience.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]Gaming is ancient. Over time, core gaming themes and gaming rules have developed, which conti...

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[0027]In the foregoing recitation, the multi-sector event may thus be defined as a Bamboo1, Circle1, Wan1, Red Dragon event. If a player had been wagering on this combination of symbols, he or she may have done so because of some underlying meaning to that player. It being noted that each mahjong symbol has underlying meaning, the combination of symbols may effectively provides a story of sorts. For example, in the foregoing example, the player who may have wagered this event may have been seeking a change of direction in the player's life (Bamboo1) for the purpose of enhancing the player's wealth (Circle1). The new opportunities presented (Wan1) via the change in life's direction, lay the potential for greater success or achievement (Red Dragon). Thus, the mahjong event or multi-sector event represented by the four symbols: Bamboo1, Circle1, Wan1, and Red Dragon are more than just four symbols to the player. The roulette medium enables random selection of symbols, which selection process may be viewed by players as fate-based and meaningful beyond the face of the tile.

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