Wagering Game With Physical Game Input

Abstract

A gaming system is disclosed that is configured to present a wagering event, linked to a physical game, to a player. The system includes a physical game configured to accept physical input from a player and generate performance outcome data representing outcomes of the physical game. The wagering system comprises a processor and memory and the memory contains machine readable code executable by the processor which receives the performance outcome data and accepts a wager to establish a wagering event for the player of the physical game. The gaming system processes the performance outcome data to either initiate the wagering event or change one or more aspects of the wagering event. Then, the system provides the wagering event by generating a random outcome, which is compared to one or more predetermined winning outcomes. A winning outcome results in an award to the player.

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PRIORITY CLAIM[0001]This application claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 561,758 filed on Nov. 18, 2011.1. FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The invention relates to a wagering game and in particular to a method and apparatus for incorporating wagering opportunities into a physical game played by one or more players.2. RELATED ART[0003]The gaming industry, and casinos in particular, are in a continual search to consistently entice and engage patrons to visit through innovative games, amenities and entertainment. To satisfy these needs, casinos have provide non-gaming amenities such as bowling, movie theaters, sports bars, and arcades while separately offer slot machines and other wagering opportunities. Likewise, non-gaming establishments often to increase customer traffic and attendance by offering promotions and new events for customers.[0004]The wagering and non-wagering sections and activities within a casino have typically been maintained ...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a gaming system that allows players to wager on the outcome of a physical game and receive an award based on the performance of the game. The system includes a processor and memory that receives player input to link the wagering system to the game and initiate a wagering event. The system then processes the performance data from the game to determine if the player has won the wagering event. The technical effect of this patent is to provide a more immersive experience for players by integrating physical games with wagering components that offer additional benefits and opportunities for the player.

Problems solved by technology

One such drawback is that patrons that enjoy one of these types of activities are not able to cross-participate in the other activity.

For example, a gambler at a slot machine is typically limited to that activity, which is solitary in nature such that they must sit one to a machine and play their slot machine.

Likewise, for a person wanting to bowl or play another physically active, that person is limited to only playing that physical game and is not provided an opportunity to wager.

First, customers may not participate in either activity because neither activity fulfills all of their activity preferences.

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