Baccarat option game device and method

Abstract

To apply a new unprecedented option to a baccarat game.SOLUTION: In a baccarat game device including a card reading device, a card computing device, and a game display device, at least one of the card reading device and the game computing device stores at least one of baccarat game rules and predetermined option rules. The option rules include at least one option determined based on a suit and figure of a card used for the baccarat game, and a distribution ratio, and are applied for each round of the baccarat game independently of the baccarat game rules, and at least one of the card reading device and the game computing device can determine hitting of an option when the suit and figure of the card used for the baccarat game are pertinent to the predetermined options.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a baccarat game apparatus and method, and more particularly, to a baccarat option game apparatus and method to which new options not found in conventional baccarat games are applied.

Background Art

[0002] In casinos operating both domestically and internationally in Korea, table games such as baccarat, poker, and blackjack are operated. In the case of table games, dealers conduct the game at the corresponding table. In table games, cards are distributed according to the rules determined by the dealer, and the winner is determined according to the determined game rules. At this time, the game player selects a betting target before the cards are distributed and bets with game chips, and the dealer gives a payout according to the payout rate to the game player according to the result of the game, thereby completing the game.

[0003] The baccarat game, which is a representative example of such table games, is a game in which game players bet on whether the banker wins, the player wins, or it is a tie (Tie) with the cards presented by the dealer. Even if one does not know the rules of the game, one can participate, and many people can enjoy it. The baccarat game is a very popular game, but game players bet on a probability game with a probability of about 1 / 2 as to whether the player or the banker wins. It is difficult to obtain a large payout with a small amount, and the interest in the game is limited.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] The present invention is for providing a baccarat option game apparatus and method that apply new options not conventional in baccarat games to interest game players and provide new enjoyment.

[0005] Furthermore, the present invention is for providing a baccarat option game apparatus and method that can automatically determine hits of new options not conventional in baccarat games applied thereto.

[0006] And the present invention is for providing a baccarat option game apparatus and method that enable additional high payouts based on hits of new options not conventional in baccarat games applied thereto and can provide great anticipation to customers.

[0007] In addition, the present invention is for providing a baccarat option game apparatus and method that apply a progressive jackpot to baccarat games to enable additional high payouts and can provide great anticipation to customers.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] A baccarat option game device according to an embodiment includes a game table including a player card area, a banker card area, and an option betting area; a card reading device that recognizes card information including the suit and number of cards used on the game table in the order in which they are used; a game calculation device that receives the card information from the card reading device and determines the result of the game; and a game display device that receives the result of the game from the game calculation device and displays the received result of the game. At least one of the card reading device and the game calculation device stores at least one of the rules of the baccarat game and predetermined option rules. The option rules include one or more options and a payout ratio determined based on the suit and number of cards used in the baccarat game, and are applied for each round of the baccarat game independently of the rules of the baccarat game. At least one of the card reading device and the game calculation device can determine whether an option is hit when the suit and number of cards used in the baccarat game correspond to the predetermined option.

[0009] The option betting area further includes a betting detection sensor that detects the betting amounts of a plurality of chips located in the option betting area, and the betting amounts detected by the betting detection sensor can be transferred to the game calculation device.

[0010] It can further include a jackpot calculation device that receives the betting amounts detected by the betting detection sensor and accumulates a part of the betting amounts as a jackpot according to a predetermined jackpot calculation method.

[0011] The result of the game includes the result of hitting the option. When the option is hit, an image can be displayed on the game display device.

[0012] The card reader and the game computing device may be configured as one device.

[0013] A baccarat option game method according to an embodiment is a baccarat option game method performed on a baccarat option game device including a game table including a player card area, a banker card area, and an option betting area, a card reader that distributes cards used in the game table and recognizes card information, and a game computing device that receives card information used in the game from the card reader. The card reader distributes cards to the player card area and the banker card area according to the rules of the baccarat game. The game table uses a betting detection sensor located in the option betting area to detect the option betting amount and transfers the detected betting amount to the game computing device. The game computing device receives the card information from the card reader and determines whether the option is a winning option according to a predetermined option rule based on the card information. The option rule includes one or more options determined based on the suit and number of the cards arranged in the player card area and the banker card area and the corresponding payout ratio. The game computing device can calculate the winning amount based on the option betting amount according to the payout ratio of the winning option.

[0014] The option rule may include a Single Pair option having a predetermined payout ratio when the first two cards arranged in the player card area are the same number or when the first two cards arranged in the banker card area are the same number.

[0015] The option rules can include a Double Pair option that has a payout ratio greater than that of the Single Pair option when the first two cards placed in the player card area are the same number and when the first two cards placed in the banker card area are the same number.

[0016] The option rules can include a Twin Pair option that has a payout ratio greater than that of the Double Pair option when the first two cards placed in the player card area and the first two cards placed in the banker card area are all the same number.

[0017] The option rules can include a Single 3-Card option that has a payout ratio greater than that of the Single Pair option when the three cards placed in the player card area are the same number or when the three cards placed in the banker card area are the same number.

[0018] The option rules can include a 3-Card & Pair option that has a payout ratio greater than that of the Single 3-Card option when the first two cards placed in one of the player card area and the banker card area are the same number and the three cards placed in the other area are the same number.

[0019] The option rules can include a 3-Card & Twin Pair option that has a payout ratio greater than that of the 3-Card & Pair option when the first two cards placed in one of the player card area and the banker card area and the three cards placed in the other area are all the same number.

[0020] The option rules may include a Double 3-Cards option having a payout ratio greater than that of the Three-Card and Pair option when three cards placed in the player card area have the same number and three cards placed in the banker card area have the same number.

[0021] The option rules may include a Twin 3-Cards option having a payout ratio greater than that of the Double 3-Cards option when all three cards placed in the player card area and all three cards placed in the banker card area have the same number.

[0022] The option rules may include a Straight Flush option having a predetermined payout ratio when five of the cards placed in the player card area and the banker card area are cards of the same suit and correspond to consecutive numbers.

[0023] The option rules may include a Royal Straight Flush option having a payout ratio greater than that of the Straight Flush option when the consecutive numbers in the Straight Flush option correspond to Ace A, King K, Queen Q, Jack J, and 10.

[0024] In a baccarat option game method according to an embodiment, when the cards placed in the player card area and the banker card area correspond to a plurality of option rules, it can be determined that the option with the largest payout amount is the winning one.

Effect of the Invention

[0025] According to the embodiment, by applying a new option not previously available in the baccarat game, it is possible to arouse the interest of game players, provide new enjoyment, increase the participation rate of game players, and thereby provide an additional revenue source for the casino.

[0026] Also, according to the embodiment, since it is possible to automatically determine the winning result of a new option not previously applied to the baccarat game, the dealer can prevent missing a win on option betting according to rules different from those of existing games.

[0027] Also, according to the embodiment, it enables the result of a new option not previously applied to the baccarat game and an additional high payout by a progressive jackpot, increasing the participation rate of game players, and thereby providing an additional revenue source for the casino.

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0029] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those having ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can easily implement them. The present invention can be embodied in various forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. To clearly explain the present invention, parts not related to the explanation are omitted from the reference signs, and the same reference signs are given to the same or similar components throughout the specification, and duplicate explanations thereof are omitted.

[0030] In addition, when explaining the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a specific explanation of related known technologies may obscure the gist of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, the detailed explanation thereof will be omitted. Also, the attached drawings are for helping the understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical ideas disclosed in this specification are not limited by the attached drawings, and should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, or alternatives included in the idea and technical scope of the present invention.

[0031] Throughout the specification, when a part states that a certain component "includes", this means that, unless otherwise stated to the contrary, it does not exclude other components and can further include other components.

[0032] Also, when a certain component is described as being "connected", "coupled", or "joined" to another component, it should be understood that the components may be directly connected or joined to each other, but other components may be "interposed" between the components, or each component may be "connected", "coupled", or "joined" through other components.

[0033] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0034] FIGS. 1 and 2 are diagrams for explaining an apparatus for a baccarat option game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Referring to FIG. 1, a baccarat option game apparatus according to an embodiment may include a game table 10, a card reading device 60, a game calculation device 70, a game display device 81, and a jackpot calculation device 90.

[0036] The game table 10 according to an embodiment is an area where cards are placed for playing the game when a dealer conducts a card game, and may include card placement areas 30, 40, a game player area 50 where players are located, and a betting area BA where players place chips for betting on the game. Specific descriptions regarding the card placement areas 30, 40 will be described later together with FIG. 3 below.

[0037] The game player area 50 may include a plurality of areas so that a large number of game players can participate in the game. As an example, the game player area 50 may be divided and arranged so that six game players can participate. The game player area 50 may include Arabic numerals or the like to indicate the seats of each game player, and a specific number (for example, the number 4) may not be included according to the customer's preference. In one embodiment, six players can participate in the game in the game player area divided and indicated as 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7, respectively. Depending on the embodiment, the game player area 50 can be variously divided by various numbers, symbols, suits, etc.

[0038] Each player area 50 can include a respective betting area BA. According to an embodiment, the betting area BA in the player area 50 may be separately divided and arranged for each player. The betting area BA is an area where a player can place chips to bet on the game. Each betting area BA includes a basic betting area including a banker betting area 51, a player betting area 52, and a tie betting area 53, and can further include an optional betting area 55. Also, the betting area BA can further include a jackpot betting area (not shown). A specific description of the betting area BA will be described later together with FIG. 4 below.

[0039] The card reader 60 can distribute the cards used in the game, read and store what kind of cards (e.g., suit, number, color, etc.) the distributed cards are. The card information of the cards distributed in order from the card reader 60 can be transferred to the game computing device 70. As another embodiment, the cards distributed in the game can be image-recognized using a camera device (not shown), and the recognized card information is transferred to the game computing device 70, and the game computing device 70 can determine the outcome of the game, such as the end of the game, the result of the game, hitting an option, hitting a jackpot, etc., according to the predetermined game rules.

[0040] According to an embodiment, the card reader 60 can pre-store the predetermined game rules, read the used card information, apply the pre-stored game rules to determine the outcome of the game by itself, such as the end of the game, the result of the game, hitting an option, hitting a jackpot, etc., and transfer the determined outcome of the game to the game computing device 70.

[0041] The game computing device 70 stores pre-determined game rules, receives card information dealt from the card reading device 60, and determines the outcome of the game, such as the end of the game, the result of the game, hitting an option target, hitting a jackpot target, etc., according to the pre-determined game rules. Also, when an option is hit at the end of the game, the game computing device 70 can calculate the option payout ratio based on pre-determined rules. Specific options and payout ratios will be described together with [Table 1] below.

[0042] With such a card reading device 60 and / or game computing device 70, it is possible to automatically determine without missing hitting the target of an option game to which rules different from those of existing games are applied.

[0043] In one embodiment, the card reading device 60 and / or the game computing device 70 can include program code (software components) that implement the above-described functions and / or hardware components that store and execute the program code, or can be implemented including a combination of software components and hardware components. Also, depending on the embodiment, the card reading device 60 and the game computing device 70 can be combined and implemented as one hardware component that stores programs for performing respective functions.

[0044] Referring to FIG. 2, the game computing device 70 according to one embodiment can be connected to a plurality of game tables 10, and can transmit and receive game information such as the end of the game, the result of the game, and the hitting of options and jackpots for the plurality of game tables 10. Depending on the embodiment, the game computing device 70 can be provided and interlocked independently for each of the game tables 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and information such as the end of the game, the result of the game, and the hitting of options and jackpots for each of the game tables 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 can be transferred to the game display device 81 and / or the speaker 83 of each of the game tables 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.

[0045] The game display device 81 may be arranged for each of the game tables 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and can receive and display at least one piece of information such as the end of the game, the result of the game, hitting the option target, hitting the jackpot, etc. from the game calculation device 70. Also, the fact of hitting the target can be announced through the speaker 83 or displayed together with a magnificent video, preventing the dealer and the game players from missing the fact of hitting the target and providing greater enjoyment to the customers.

[0046] The jackpot calculation device 90 can receive the betting amount bet on the option for each game and determine the amount to be added to the jackpot according to a predetermined jackpot calculation method. Also, the jackpot calculation device 90 includes a jackpot display 91 that displays the current status of the jackpot, and by adding it to the current jackpot amount and displaying it on the jackpot display 91, it can provide a great sense of anticipation to the game players and visualize the increase in the number of the jackpot amount to provide enjoyment.

[0047] Referring to FIG. 2, the game calculation device 70 is connected to a plurality of game tables 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and when the jackpot is hit, it can transfer to the jackpot calculation device 90 which table it occurred at. The jackpot calculation device 90 receives from the game calculation device 70 the information on whether the jackpot is hit and the game table where the jackpot occurred, and thereby can display on the jackpot display 91 the jackpot amount corresponding to the type of the hit jackpot and / or the value of the hit card, or can notify it through additional means such as a speaker. Depending on the embodiment, the jackpot display 91 may be implemented and arranged separately from the jackpot calculation device. Also, after the jackpot is hit, the jackpot calculation device 90 can also set and display a new jackpot amount according to a fixed calculation method.

[0048] Thus, the baccarat option game device and method according to one embodiment can provide a progressive jackpot in which the jackpot amount increases at a certain rate as the betting amount increases at a plurality of tables. In one embodiment, the jackpot can be designated as corresponding to a specific option. Or, when it corresponds to the jackpot, it may be determined independently of the option rules and may be predetermined based on at least one of the suit, number, and color of the card.

[0049] As an example of one embodiment, if all the cards used in the baccarat game correspond to a straight flush (a combination of 5 cards out of the player's cards and the banker's cards, when consecutive numbers and the same suit appear), a royal straight flush (among the player's cards and the banker's cards, when A, K, Q, J, 10 appear in a combination of 5 cards and all the same suit appears), or a twin three-card (when all 6 numbers of the player's cards and the banker's cards are the same), the jackpot can be designated as a winning one. In this case, for example, a payout corresponding to 300 times the option betting amount is paid, and a certain percentage (for example, 5%, 10%, etc.) of the winning amount is added to the jackpot amount to implement a progressive jackpot. The payout rate for option betting, the selection of the jackpot, and the percentage to be accumulated can be variously changed and applied according to the embodiment.

[0050] Figure 3 is an exemplary layout diagram of a card arrangement area according to one embodiment.

[0051] The card placement areas 30 and 40 are areas where cards are located when the game is in progress, and can include a player card area 30 where player-side cards are placed and a banker card area 40 where banker-side cards are placed. As an example, the cards used may be playing cards with numbers and symbols displayed on one side. The player cards and banker cards are alternately distributed from the card reader 60, for example, in the order of P1, B1, P2, B2, P3, B3. The player cards can be placed in the player card area 30 in the order of P1, P2, P3, and the banker cards can be placed in the banker card area 40 in the order of B1, B2, B3. Depending on the embodiment, the layout of the cards placed in the card placement area can be embodied in various ways.

[0052] For example, three player cards (P1, P2, P3) can be placed in the player card area 30 and three banker cards (B1, B2, B3) can be placed in the banker card area 40. The baccarat game may end with a total of four cards, two player cards (P1, P2) and two banker cards (B1, B2). The game may end with a total of five cards, three player cards (P1, P2, P3) and two banker cards (B1, B2). The game may also end with a total of six cards, three player cards (P1, P2, P3) and three banker cards (B1, B2, B3).

[0053] After the baccarat game ends, the success or failure of hitting the baccarat option can be determined by the combination of the suit and number of all the cards placed in the card placement area. The specific details regarding the success or failure of hitting the baccarat option according to one embodiment will be described later in the explanation of [Table 1] together with FIG. 5.

[0054] FIG. 4 is an exemplary layout diagram of a betting area according to one embodiment.

[0055] The betting area BA is an area where a game player positions chips so as to be able to bet on the game. Each betting area BA includes a basic betting area including a banker betting area 51, a player betting area 52, and a tie betting area 53, and may further include an optional betting area 55. The betting area BA may further include a jackpot betting area (not shown).

[0056] In FIG. 4, the optional betting area 55 for optional betting is shown and described as being included in each player's betting area BA, but it is not limited thereto. Depending on the embodiment, the optional betting area 55 may be installed at other positions separated from each player betting area BA.

[0057] A game player can make one or more bets including basic betting and / or optional betting on the result of the baccarat game for the baccarat option game. The optional betting can be performed independently of the basic betting, and a single bet without basic betting is also possible. The minimum and maximum betting amounts for each game player and the limit of the betting amount for the entire table are set according to predetermined rules, and may be appropriately changed and applied depending on the embodiment.

[0058] Such betting is specified by placing chips in predetermined betting areas on the gaming table 10. Here, basic betting is to predict the outcome of the basic baccarat game, and it is betting on the banker betting area 51, the player betting area 52, and the tie betting area 53. Option betting means betting on the option betting area 55 for betting on options in the baccarat game. The plurality of chips used for betting are defined general chips and can be, for example, money chips, lucky chips, match chips, etc.

[0059] Since the payout rate of option betting is higher than that of basic betting, the option betting area 55 can be formed so that at least one of the area, color, and pattern is different from the basic betting areas (for example, the banker betting area, the player betting area, the tie betting area) so that the option betting area 55 stands out more. For example, the option betting area 55 may have a larger area than the other basic betting areas 51, 52, 53 and be formed in a prominent color. Also, the option betting area 55 can include prominent pictures or characters (for example, phrases such as Paradise Super Pair, Super Pair, Tiger Pair Plus).

[0060] Also, the option betting area 55 may be arranged at a position farther from the game player or closer to the dealer side than the basic betting areas (for example, the banker betting area, the player betting area, the tie betting area). Thereby, the dealer and other players participating in the game can clearly confirm with their own eyes whether there is betting on the option betting area 55, and fraudulent play by the game player can be prevented.

[0061] Each betting area 51, 52, 53, 55 can include a betting detection sensor (not shown) that detects the betting amounts of a plurality of chips placed in each betting area. The betting detection sensor can be arranged across the entire betting area BA, or can be arranged for each of the betting areas 51, 52, 53, 55.

[0062] For example, the betting detection sensor can sense the IC tags of a plurality of chips used in the game to detect the betting amount. Alternatively, the betting amounts of each of the betting areas 51, 52, 53, 55 can also be input via an external input device. Alternatively, the plurality of chips placed in each of the betting areas 51, 52, 53, 55 can be image-recognized using an image camera device (not shown), whereby the betting amount of each betting area can be determined.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the betting amounts of each of the betting areas 51, 52, 53, 55 can be detected for each game, and the detected betting amounts can be transferred to the game calculation device 70 and / or the jackpot calculation device 90.

[0064] FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a baccarat option game device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] Referring to FIG. 5, a baccarat option game apparatus according to an embodiment may include a card reader 60, a game calculation device 70, a game display device 81, a speaker 83, and a jackpot calculation device 90. The card reader 60 can distribute and recognize the cards used in the game and transfer the card information used by the game calculation device 70. The game calculation device 70 stores in advance the rules of a predetermined game, receives the card information recognized by the card reader 60, and determines the outcome of the game, such as the end of the game, the result of the game, hitting an option target, hitting a jackpot target, etc., according to the predetermined game rules. For example, the game calculation device 70 stores the rules of the basic baccarat game and may also store new option rules that have not been used in the past and are applicable to the baccarat game.

[0066] The baccarat option rules according to an embodiment are as follows.

[0067]

Table 1-1

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Table 1-2

[0069] After the basic baccarat game ends, the game computing device 70 can calculate the hit probability and the option payout ratio of the options according to the option rules in the above [Table 1]. The payout amount for each option is, in one embodiment, but not limited thereto, and depending on the embodiment, the type of each option and the accompanying payout ratio can be variously changed and applied. Also, the option rules can be applied independently for each round of the baccarat game. Thereby, the game player's interest in the game and expectation for hitting the option can be increased for each round. Also, the baccarat option game can have the effect of allowing the game player to participate in an additional game while participating in one baccarat game.

[0070] The game computing device 70 can determine the win or loss of the basic baccarat game, the hit probability of the option, and the hit probability of the jackpot, and transfer the determined game result to the game display device 81, the speaker 83, and / or the jackpot computing device 90. The game computing device 70 may be provided for each of the plurality of game tables 10, or one game computing device 70 may be connected to the plurality of game tables 10. Thereby, it becomes possible to realize a progressive jackpot in which the winning amount corresponding to the hit is accumulated, and the game player can be more immersed in the game.

[0071] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10, the overall flow of the baccarat option game according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0072] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a standard baccarat game according to an embodiment. The standard baccarat game is a game in which after the dealer deals the player cards and the banker cards according to the baccarat rules, the sum of the numbers of both cards is compared, and the one closer to 9 wins.

[0073] Referring to FIG. 6, first, four cards are sequentially distributed from the card reader (step S100). The cards are distributed in the order of player card P1, banker card B1, player card P2, and banker card B2, and the card reader can read the distributed card information (for example, number, suit, color, etc.).

[0074] Next, calculate the sum of the numbers of the two player cards and the sum of the numbers of the two banker cards respectively (step S101). When calculating the sum of the card numbers, the ace A is calculated as 1, the king K, queen Q, jack J, and 10 are calculated as 0, and the other cards from 2 to 9 are calculated with the numbers shown on the surface. If the sum is 10 or more, the tens digit is ignored and only the units digit is calculated.

[0075] Determine whether at least one of the sum of the player cards and the sum of the banker cards corresponds to 8 or 9 (step S102). If the sum of either one corresponds to 8 or 9, no additional cards are distributed and the baccarat game ends (S110). After the game ends, compare the sum of the player cards and the sum of the banker cards. The one with the larger sum (the one closer to 9) wins, and if the sums are the same, it is determined as a draw (tie).

[0076] On the other hand, in step S102, if neither sum corresponds to 8 or 9, determine whether the sum of the player cards corresponds to 6 or 7 (step S103). In step S103, if the sum of the player cards corresponds to 6 or 7, determine whether the sum of the banker cards corresponds to 6 or 7 (S104). If it corresponds, no additional cards are distributed and the baccarat game ends (S110). In step S104, if the sum of the banker cards does not correspond to 6 or 7, one banker card is additionally distributed from the card reader (S108).

[0077] In step S103, if the total of the player cards does not correspond to 6 or 7, one player card is additionally distributed from the card reader (S105). Next, based on the total of the banker cards and the number of the additionally distributed player card (i.e., the third player card), the condition judgment table (refer to 150, Figure 7) can be checked (S106).

[0078] Referring to Figure 7, the condition judgment table 150 is a judgment table that records whether additional cards can be distributed for each case where the third player card corresponds to 0 to 9 when the total of two banker cards is from 0 to 6. When the intersection of the total of the banker cards and the number of the third player card in the condition judgment table 150 corresponds to "〇" (S107), one banker card is additionally distributed from the card reader (S108), and the baccarat game ends (S110).

[0079] In step S107, if it does not correspond to "〇" in the condition judgment table 150, no additional cards are distributed, and the baccarat game ends (S110). After the game ends, the total of the player cards and the total of the banker cards are compared, and the one with the larger total (the one closer to 9) wins. If the totals are the same, it is determined as a draw (tie).

[0080] After the above-mentioned baccarat game ends, the option judgment method starts (S200).

[0081] Figure 8 is a flowchart of option judgment according to an embodiment, and Figure 9 is an example of a payout ratio table used in the embodiment of Figure 8.

[0082] Referring to FIG. 8, first, it is determined whether there is a pair among the two cards distributed by the card reader (S201). In one embodiment, if the two player cards P1 and P2 distributed first have the same number, or if the two banker cards B1 and B2 distributed first have the same number, it can be determined as a "pair". If it corresponds to a pair, the information of "there is a pair" is recorded or saved, and it is further determined whether both of them correspond to a pair (S202).

[0083] In step S202, if there is a pair in both the player cards and the banker cards, in step S203, it is determined whether the numbers corresponding to each pair of both are the same.

[0084] In step S203, if the numbers of the pairs of both are not the same, it is determined that the "double pair" option has won (S221). Then, finally, after further determining whether three player cards have the same number or whether it corresponds to a three - of - a - kind where three banker cards have the same number, the option determination ends (S220). In step S220, if it does not correspond to a three - of - a - kind, finally, it is determined that the double pair option has won, and a payout of 20 times the betting amount, which is the winning amount according to the payout rate table (refer to FIG. 9, 250), can be paid. If it corresponds to a three - of - a - kind, according to the payout rate table 250, a payout 10 times the original payout multiple is added. For example, if it corresponds to the double pair option and all three player cards have the same number, it corresponds to the double pair and three - of - a - kind option, and a payout of 30 times (20 times (double pair payout)+10 times (three - of - a - kind)) can be paid, which is the original payout. If all three player cards have the same number and all three banker cards also have the same number, a payout of 40 times (20 times (double pair payout)+10 times (player three - of - a - kind)+10 times (banker three - of - a - kind)) can be paid.

[0085] On the other hand, in step S203, when the numbers of the two pairs are the same, it is further determined whether the third player's card and the third banker's card have been distributed, and whether the third player's card and the third banker's card have the same number as the pair (S204).

[0086] In step S204, when all of the third player's card and the third banker's card have been distributed and each of the three cards of both sides has the same number, it is determined that the "Twin Three Card" option has won, and the option determination is terminated (S223). A payout of 300 times the betting amount (corresponding to Twin Three Card), which is the winning amount according to the payout rate table 250, may be paid.

[0087] In step S204, if neither the third player's card nor the third banker's card has been distributed, or if both the third player's card and the third banker's card have been distributed but the numbers of the three cards of both sides are not the same, it is determined that the "Twin Pair" option has won (S222). Then, finally, after further determining whether the three player cards have the same number or whether it corresponds to a three card where the three banker cards have the same number, the option determination is terminated (S220). If it does not correspond to a three card, it is determined that the Twin Pair option has won, and a payout of 100 times the betting amount, which is the winning amount according to the payout rate table 250, may be paid. If it corresponds to a three card, a payout 10 times the original payout multiple is added according to the payout rate table 250. For example, if it corresponds to the Twin Pair option and all three cards of either the player's cards or the banker's cards have the same number, it corresponds to the Twin Pair and Three Card option, and a payout of 110 times (100 times (Twin Pair payout) + 10 times (Three Card)), which is the original payout, may be paid. If all three player cards have the same number and all three banker cards also have the same number, it corresponds to the Twin Three Card, and a payout of 300 times the betting amount, which is the winning amount, may be paid according to the payout rate table 250.

[0088] In step S202, when it corresponds to "with a pair" but does not correspond to both pairs, the determination process for a straight flush / royal straight flush starts (S206).

[0089] When the baccarat game according to an embodiment ends, since the total number of cards used in the game can be 4, 5, or 6, option determination for each case proceeds.

[0090] At the end of the game, when the total number of cards is 4, it cannot correspond to the straight flush / royal straight flush option consisting of a total of 5 cards, so it is determined that "there is no straight flush / royal straight flush" (S207).

[0091] At the end of the game, when the total number of cards is 5, it is determined whether the 5 cards used correspond to a straight flush composed of consecutive numbers of the same suit (S209). At the end of the game, when the total number of cards is 6, before proceeding to step S209, the combinations of 5 cards for 6 cases of selecting 5 cards from a total of 6 cards are processed (S208), and then step S209 proceeds.

[0092] In step S209, when it does not correspond to a straight flush, it is checked whether there is a pair (S201). Then, when there is no pair, it corresponds to "no hit", and the option determination ends (S230).

[0093] In step S201, if there is a pair, it is determined as a single pair. Then, after further determining whether the three player cards have the same number or whether they correspond to a three - card where the three banker cards have the same number, the option determination ends (S220). If it does not correspond to a three - card, finally, it is determined that the single - pair option has won, and according to the payout multiplier table 250, a payout of 4 times the betting amount, which is the winning amount, can be paid. If it corresponds to a three - card, according to the payout multiplier table 250, a payout that is 10 times the original payout multiple is added. For example, if it corresponds to the single - pair option and all three player cards have the same number, it will correspond to the single three - card option, and a payout of 14 times (4 times (single - pair payout)+10 times (three - card)) the original payout can be paid.

[0094] In step S209, if it corresponds to a straight flush, then it is further determined whether the five cards correspond to a royal straight flush composed of Ace A, King K, Queen Q, Jack J, and 10 (S210).

[0095] In step S210, if it does not correspond to a royal straight flush, it is determined that the straight - flush option has won, and the option determination ends (S225). According to the payout multiplier table 250, a payout of 100 times the betting amount, which is the winning amount, can be paid.

[0096] In step S210, if it corresponds to a royal straight flush, it is determined that the royal - straight - flush option has won, and the option determination ends (S224). According to the payout multiplier table 250, a payout of 200 times the betting amount, which is the winning amount, can be paid.

[0097] These operations can be performed in a casino game environment by a baccarat option device including a card reader and / or a game computing device, or by a game machine having a corresponding program code module that implements an algorithm that programmatically implements baccarat rules and / or option rules, or by an online game system. In an embodiment of the game machine or the online game system, the method may be implemented by being encoded in program code executed by a processor.

[0098] Thus, in a baccarat option game according to an embodiment, while the basic baccarat game is in progress, additional option judgments are also proceeding. Therefore, a game player can feel the fun and thrill of participating in two or more types of games simultaneously while playing the basic baccarat game for each round, and the participation rate and immersion degree of the game player can be increased.

[0099] FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a screen display after hitting an option according to an embodiment.

[0100] Referring to FIG. 10, after the option judgment in FIG. 9 is completed, the success or failure of hitting the option can be indicated. For example, the success or failure of hitting the option can be displayed through the screen of the game display device (S300). Thereafter, the displayed screen can display the type of option and the corresponding multiplier (S310). Next, when it corresponds to hitting a high payout (for example, 100 times or more), additional effects such as an audio announcement through a speaker or a video display on the screen may be produced (S320). The production effect ends after lasting for a predetermined time (S330). Through such an additional announcement effect of hitting, the immersion degree and interest of the game player in the game can be increased.

[0101] In addition, for the purpose of facilitating the understanding of the disclosed embodiments, reference numerals are provided in the illustrated embodiments, and specific terms are used to describe the disclosed embodiments. However, the disclosed embodiments are not limited by the specific terms, and the disclosed embodiments can include any components that are normally considered by those skilled in the art.

[0102] The specific implementations described in the disclosed embodiments are only one example, and the scope of the rights of the present invention is not limited thereto. Various modifications and improvements made by those skilled in the art using the basic concepts of the present invention defined in the following claims also fall within the scope of the rights of the present invention.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0103] 10: Game table 30: Player card area 40: Banker card area 50: Game player area BA: Betting area 51: Banker betting area 52: Player betting area 53: Tie betting area 55: Option betting area 60: Card reader 70: Game computing device 81: Game display device 83: Speaker 90: Jackpot computing device 91: Jackpot display

Claims

1. A baccarat option game device including a game table having a player card area, a banker card area, and an option betting area; A card reading device that recognizes card information including the suit and number of cards used on the game table in the order in which they are used; A game calculation device that receives the card information from the card reading device and determines the result of the game; and A game display device that receives the result of the game from the game calculation device and displays the received result of the game, wherein At least one of the card reading device and the game calculation device stores at least one of the rules of the baccarat game and predetermined option rules, The option rules include one or more options and a payout ratio determined based on the suit and number of cards used in the baccarat game, and are applied for each round of the baccarat game independently of the rules of the baccarat game, At least one of the card reading device and the game calculation device determines a hit on an option when the suit and number of cards used in the baccarat game correspond to the predetermined option. A baccarat option game device characterized by this.

2. The option betting area further includes a betting detection sensor that detects the betting amounts of a plurality of chips located in the option betting area, The baccarat option game device according to claim 1, wherein the betting amount detected by the betting detection sensor is transferred to the game calculation device.

3. The baccarat option game device according to claim 2, further comprising a jackpot calculation device that receives the betting amount detected by the betting detection sensor and accumulates a part of the betting amount as a jackpot according to a predetermined jackpot calculation method.

4. The result of the game includes the result of hitting an option, and when the option hits, it is displayed as an image on the game display device. The baccarat option game device according to claim 1.

5. The baccarat option game device according to claim 1, wherein the card reading device and the game calculation device are constituted by one device.

6. A baccarat option game method performed by a baccarat option game apparatus including a game table including a player card area, a banker card area, and an option betting area, a card reading device that distributes cards used in the game table and recognizes card information, and a game calculation device that receives information on the cards used in the game from the card reading device, The card reading device distributes cards to the player card area and the banker card area according to the rules of the baccarat game, A betting detection sensor located in the option betting area of the game table detects an option betting amount and transfers the detected betting amount to the game calculation device, The game calculation device receives the card information from the card reading device and determines whether or not the option is a winner according to a predetermined option rule based on the card information, The option rule includes one or more options determined based on the suit and number of the cards arranged in the player card area and the banker card area and the corresponding payout ratio, The game calculation device calculates a winning amount according to the payout ratio of the winning option. A baccarat option game method characterized by this.

7. The option rule is, When the first two cards arranged in the player card area are the same number, or when the first two cards arranged in the banker card area are the same number, it includes a single pair option having a predetermined payout ratio. The baccarat option game method according to claim 6, characterized by this.

8. The option rule is, When the first two cards arranged in the player card area are the same number and the first two cards arranged in the banker card area are the same number, it includes a double pair option having a payout ratio larger than the payout ratio of the single pair option. The baccarat option game method according to claim 7, characterized by this.

9. The option rule is, When all of the first two cards placed in the player card area and the first two cards placed in the banker card area are the same number, the baccarat option game method according to claim 8, characterized in that it includes a Twin Pair option having a payout ratio greater than the payout ratio of the double pair option.

10. The option rules are When the three cards placed in the player card area are the same number, or when the three cards placed in the banker card area are the same number, the baccarat option game method according to claim 7, characterized in that it includes a Single 3-Card option having a payout ratio greater than the payout ratio of the single pair option.

11. The option rules are When the first two cards placed in one of the player card area and the banker card area are the same number and the three cards placed in the other area are the same number, the baccarat option game method according to claim 10, characterized in that it includes a 3-Card & Pair option having a payout ratio greater than the payout ratio of the single 3-card option.

12. The option rules are When all of the first two cards placed in one of the player card area and the banker card area and the three cards placed in the other area are the same number, the baccarat option game method according to claim 11, characterized in that it includes a 3-Card & Twin Pair option having a payout ratio greater than the payout ratio of the 3-Card & Pair option.

13. The option rules are When the three cards placed in the player card area are the same number and the three cards placed in the banker card area are the same number, the baccarat option game method according to claim 11, characterized in that it includes a Double 3-Cards option having a payout ratio greater than the payout ratio of the 3-Card & Pair option.

14. The option rules are If all three cards placed in the player card area and all three cards placed in the banker card area have the same number, the baccarat option game method according to claim 13, characterized in that it includes a Twin 3-Cards option having a payout ratio greater than the payout ratio of the double three-card option.

15. The option rules are as follows: The baccarat option game method according to claim 6, characterized in that it includes a Straight Flush option having a predetermined payout ratio when five of the cards placed in the player card area and the banker card area correspond to cards of the same suit and consecutive numbers.

16. The option rules are as follows: In the Straight Flush option, when the consecutive numbers correspond to Ace A, King K, Queen Q, Jack J, and 10, the baccarat option game method according to claim 15, characterized in that it includes a Royal Straight Flush option having a payout ratio greater than the payout ratio of the Straight Flush option.

17. When the cards placed in the player card area and the banker card area meet multiple option rules, the baccarat option game method according to any one of claims 6 to 16, characterized in that it is determined that the option with the largest payout amount wins.

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