Method of playing multiple round poker-type game

Abstract

A poker-type game in which there are a plurality of game play rounds. In each round, players wager on hand values. Optimal hand values may change from round to round, so that players may be playing for a high value hand in one round, and for a lower value hand in a prior or succeeding round. In each round, players may proceed through a series of hand declarations and challenges, wherein two players are able to compare their hand values. The losing party in such a challenge pays an amount to the prevailing party. In embodiment, a player pot may be constituted, consisting of player wagers, with the total amount constituting an exchange rate. The payment amount for a lost challenge in the first round may be equal to the exchange rate, for the second round may be equal to two times the exchange rate, and for the third round may be equal to three times the exchange rate. Play may be continuous over more than one three round game.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to card games and methods therefor and, more particularly, to an improved poker game and method therefor.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Card games are popular both socially and for gambling purposes. Poker, and its many variations, is among the most common card games, especially for gambling. The general aim of poker is to collect a five card hand that is superior to the five card hand of one or more opponents or to try to bet in such a way as to cause opponents to believe that their hand is inferior and subsequently “fold” (concede or turn in) their hand. In the game of poker, several players compete against one another for one cumulative “pot” or sum of money. In casinos, the dealer or “house” draws a percentage, otherwise known as “the rake”, of each pot, thus generating revenue regardless of which player wins each hand.[0003]There are many separate types of games within the poker family (such as Texas Hold'em, Seven-...

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[0006]In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a method for playing a poker-type of game is disclosed. The method comprises: determining a desired order of hand values for a multiple round game, wherein at least one hand value is high and at least one hand value is low; dealing a first set of cards to each of a plurality of players; facilitating play of a first round of play by the plurality of players, wherein one player may declare his hand consisting of the first set of cards, permitting a challenge by another player of the hand, and wherein the outcome of the challenge is determined by a comparison of the first set of cards received by each player and by reference to the determined order of hand value; dealing a second set of cards to each of the plurality of players; facilitating play of a second round of play by the plurality of players, wherein one player may declare his hand consisting of the first and second sets of cards, permitting a challenge by another player of the hand, and wherein the outcome of the challenge is determined by a comparison of the first and second sets of cards received by each player and by reference to the determined order of hand value; dealing a third set of cards to each of the plurality of players; and facilitating play of a third round of play by the plurality of players, wherein one player may declare his hand consisting of cards from at least two of the first, second and third sets of cards, permitting a challenge by another player of the hand, and wherein the outcome of the challenge is determined by a comparison of the hand and by reference to the determined order of hand value.

[0007]In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, a method for playing a poker-type of game is disclosed. The method comprises: determining a desired order of hand values for a multiple round game, wherein at least one hand value is high and at least one hand value is low; accepting a wager from each of the plurality of players; dealing a first set of cards to each of a plurality of players; facilitating play of a first round of play by the plurality of players, wherein one player may declare his hand consisting of the first set of cards, permitting a challenge by another player of the hand, and wherein the outcome of the challenge is determined by a comparison of the first set of cards received by each player and by reference to the determined order of hand value; facilitating a payment by a player who has lost a challenge during the first round of play to a player who has won the challenge; dealing a second set of cards to each of the plurality of players; facilitating play of a second round of play by the plurality of players, wherein one player may declare his hand consisting of the first and second sets of cards, permitting a challenge by another player of the hand, and wherein the outcome of the challenge is determined by a comparison of the first and second sets of cards received by each player and by reference to the determined order of hand value; facilitating a payment by a player who has lost a challenge during the second round of play to a player who has won the challenge; dealing a third set of cards to each of the plurality of players; facilitating play of a third round of play by the plurality of players, wherein one player may declare his hand consisting of cards from at least two of the first, second and third sets of cards, permitting a challenge by another player of the hand, and wherein the outcome of the challenge is determined by a comparison of the hand and by reference to the determined order of hand value; and facilitating a payment by a player who has lost a challenge during the third round of play to a player who has won the challenge.

Problems solved by technology

However, many poker players find that waiting for a high-quality poker hand is both time-consuming and boring.

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