Apparatus and method for baccarat option game

Abstract

A baccarat option game device according to one embodiment comprises: a game table including a player card area, a banker card area, and an option betting area; a card reader that recognizes card information including the shape and number of cards used in the game table in the order of use; a game calculator that receives the card information from the card reader and determines a game result; and a game display device that receives the game result from the game calculator and displays the received game result, wherein at least one of the card reader and the game calculator stores at least one of baccarat game rules and a predetermined option rule, and the option rule includes one or more options and payout ratios determined based on the shape and number of cards used in the baccarat game and is applied to each round of the baccarat game independently of the baccarat game rules, and at least one of the card reader and the game calculator can determine the winning of the option when the shape and number of cards used in the baccarat game correspond to the predetermined option.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a baccarat game device and method, and more specifically, to a baccarat option game device and method in which a novel option is applied to a baccarat game. Background Technology

[0002] Table games such as Baccarat, Poker, and Blackjack are available in casinos operating both domestically and internationally. In these table games, dealers conduct the game at the respective tables. The dealer deals cards according to established rules, and the winner and loser are determined based on the game's established regulations. During this process, players select their bet targets and place bets using game chips before the cards are dealt. The game is completed when the dealer awards the players payouts based on the odds determined by the outcome of the game.

[0003] Baccarat, a representative table game, is played by players placing selective bets on whether the Banker, the Player, or a Tie will result from the cards presented by the dealer. Since participation is possible even without knowing the game rules, many people can enjoy it. Although Baccarat is a very popular game, the excitement of the game is limited because players bet on a game with a probability of about 1 / 2 between the Player and the Banker, making it difficult to win large payouts with small stakes. The problem to be solved

[0004] The present invention is intended to provide a baccarat option game device and method for applying novel options to a baccarat game to stimulate the interest of game players and provide new enjoyment.

[0005] In addition, the present invention provides a baccarat option game device and method capable of automatically determining the winning of a novel option applied to a baccarat game.

[0006] Furthermore, the present invention aims to provide a baccarat option game device and method capable of providing great anticipation to customers by enabling additional high payouts upon winning a novel option applied to the baccarat game.

[0007] In addition, the present invention is intended to provide a baccarat option game device and method that can provide great expectations to customers by enabling additional high payouts through the application of a progressive jackpot to the baccarat game. means of solving the problem

[0008] A baccarat option game device according to one embodiment comprises: a game table including a player card area, a banker card area, and an option betting area; a card reader that recognizes card information including the shape and number of cards used in the game table in the order of use; a game calculator that receives the card information from the card reader and determines a game result; and a game display device that receives the game result from the game calculator and displays the received game result, wherein at least one of the card reader and the game calculator stores at least one of baccarat game rules and a predetermined option rule, and the option rule includes one or more options and payout ratios determined based on the shape and number of cards used in the baccarat game and is applied to each round of the baccarat game independently of the baccarat game rules, and at least one of the card reader and the game calculator can determine the winning of the option when the shape and number of cards used in the baccarat game correspond to the predetermined option.

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

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

[0011] The above game result includes the winning result of the above option, and when the above option is won, an image may be displayed on the game display device.

[0012] The above card reader and the above game calculator can be configured as a single device.

[0013] A baccarat option game method according to one embodiment is performed in a baccarat option game device comprising 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 calculator that receives information of cards used in the game from the card reader. In this baccarat option game method, the card reader distributes cards to the player card area and the banker card area according to baccarat game rules, the game table detects an option betting amount using a betting detection sensor located in the option betting area, transmits the detected betting amount to the game calculator, the game calculator receives the card information from the card reader, and determines whether the option is won according to a predetermined option rule based on the card information, wherein the option rule includes one or more options determined based on the shape and number of cards placed in the player card area and the banker card area and a corresponding payout ratio, and the game calculator can calculate the winning amount based on the option betting amount according to the payout ratio of the won option.

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

[0015] The above option rule may include a Double Pair option having a payout ratio greater than that of the Single Pair option when the first two cards placed in the player card area have the same number and the first two cards placed in the banker card area have the same number.

[0016] The above option rule may include a Twin Pair option having 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 above option rule may include a Single 3-Card option having a payout ratio greater than the payout ratio of the Single Pair option when three cards placed in the player card area have the same number or three cards placed in the banker card area have the same number.

[0018] The above option rule may include a Three-Card & Pair option having a payout ratio greater than that of the Single Three-Card option when the first two cards placed in either the player card area or the banker card area have the same number and the three cards placed in the other area have the same number.

[0019] The above option rule may include a Three-Card & Twin Pair option that has a payout ratio greater than the payout ratio of the Three-Card & Pair option when the first two cards placed in either the player card area or the banker card area and the three cards placed in the other area are all the same number.

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

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

[0022] The above option rule may include a Straight Flush option, which has 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 above option rule may include a Royal Straight Flush option that has a payout ratio greater than that of the Straight Flush option when the consecutive numbers in the Straight Flush option correspond to an Ace (A), King (K), Queen (Q), Jack (J), or 10.

[0024] A baccarat option game method according to one embodiment can determine that if the cards placed in the player card area and the banker card area correspond to a plurality of option rules, the option with the largest payout amount has been won. Effects of the invention

[0025] According to the embodiments, by applying new options to the baccarat game, the interest of game players can be heightened and new enjoyment can be provided, thereby increasing the participation rate of game players and, accordingly, providing an additional source of revenue for the casino.

[0026] In addition, according to the embodiments, the winning result of a new option applied to a baccarat game can be automatically determined, thereby preventing the dealer from missing the winning of an option bet that follows rules different from the existing game.

[0027] In addition, according to the embodiments, additional high payouts based on the results of novel options applied to the baccarat game and progressive jackpots can be enabled, thereby increasing the participation rate of game players and providing an additional revenue source for the casino. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0028] FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 2 are drawings for explaining a baccarat option game device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exemplary layout diagram of a card placement area according to one embodiment. FIG. 4 is an exemplary layout of a betting area according to one embodiment. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a baccarat option game device according to one embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a standard baccarat game according to one embodiment. FIG. 7 is an example of a condition judgment table used in the embodiment of FIG. 6. FIG. 8 is an option determination flowchart according to one embodiment. Figure 9 is an example of a dividend multiplier table used in the embodiment of Figure 8. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of an option winning screen display according to one embodiment. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0029] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention are described in detail with reference to the attached drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. The present invention may be embodied in various forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. To clearly explain the present invention, reference numerals have been omitted for parts unrelated to the explanation, and the same reference numerals are assigned to identical or similar components throughout the specification, and redundant descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0030] In addition, when describing the embodiments disclosed in this specification, if it is determined that a detailed description of related prior art may obscure the essence of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, such detailed description is omitted. Furthermore, the attached drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical concept disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings; it should be understood that they include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and technical scope of the present invention.

[0031] When a part of a specification is described as "including" a certain component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but may include additional components.

[0032] In addition, where it is stated that one component is "connected," "combined," or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that while the components may be directly connected or connected to each other, another component may be "interposed" between each component, or each component may be "connected," "combined," or "connected" through another component.

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

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

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

[0036] A game table (10) according to one embodiment may include a card placement area (30, 40) which is an area where a dealer places cards to proceed with the game when proceeding with a card game, a game player area (50) where players are located, and a betting area (BA) where players place chips to bet on the game. A detailed description of the card placement area (30, 40) will be described below together with FIG. 3.

[0037] The game player area (50) may include multiple areas so that multiple game players can participate in the game, and for 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, etc., to indicate the seat of each game player, and may not include specific numbers (e.g., the number 4) according to customer preference. In one embodiment, six players may participate in the game in game player areas marked as 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7, respectively. According to the embodiment, the game player area (50) may be divided in various ways using various numbers, symbols, shapes, etc.

[0038] Each game player area (50) may include a respective betting area (BA). According to an embodiment, the betting areas (BA) in the game player area (50) may be arranged separately for each game player. The betting area (BA) is an area where chips are placed so that a game player can bet on the game, and each betting area (BA) may include basic betting areas including a banker betting area (51), a player betting area (52), and a tie betting area (53), and an option betting area (55). Additionally, the betting area (BA) may further include a jackpot betting area (not shown). A detailed description of the betting area (BA) will be provided below in conjunction with FIG. 4.

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

[0040] According to an embodiment, the card reading device (60) may store predetermined game rules in advance, read information of the card being used, apply the pre-stored game rules to independently determine the outcome of the game, such as the end of the game, game result, option win, or jackpot win, and transmit the determined outcome of the game to the game calculation device (70).

[0041] The game calculation device (70) stores predetermined game rules and receives card information dealt by the card reader (60), and can determine the outcome of the game, such as game termination, game result, option winning, or jackpot winning, according to the predetermined game rules. Additionally, if an option is won at the end of the game, the game calculation device (70) can calculate the option payout ratio based on the predetermined rules. Specific options and payout ratios will be explained below together with [Table 1].

[0042] Through such a card reader (60) and / or game calculation device (70), the winning of an option game applied with rules different from the existing game can be automatically determined without missing.

[0043] In one embodiment, the card reader (60) and / or game calculator (70) may be implemented by including program code (software component) that implements the above-described function and / or a hardware component that stores and executes said program code, or by including a combination of the software component and the hardware component. Additionally, according to an embodiment, the card reader (60) and the game calculator (70) may be combined and implemented as a single hardware component that stores a program for performing each function.

[0044] Referring to FIG. 2, a game calculation device (70) according to one embodiment may be connected to a plurality of game tables (10) and may transmit and receive game information such as game termination, game results, options, and jackpot winnings of the plurality of game tables (10). According to an embodiment, the game calculation device (70) may be independently provided for each game table (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) and may be linked together, and may transmit information such as game termination, game results, options, and jackpot winnings of each game table (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) to a game display device (81) and / or a speaker (83) of each game table (11, 12, 13, 14, 15).

[0045] A game display device (81) can be placed at each game table (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) and can receive and display at least one piece of information, such as game end, game result, option win, or jackpot win, from a game calculation device (70). Additionally, the fact of winning can be announced through a speaker (83) or displayed with a colorful video to prevent dealers and game players from missing the fact of winning and to provide greater enjoyment to customers.

[0046] The jackpot calculation device (90) receives the betting amount placed on the option for each game and can determine the amount to be added to the jackpot by a predetermined jackpot calculation method. Additionally, the jackpot calculation device (90) includes a jackpot indicator (91) that displays the jackpot status, and can provide great anticipation to the game player by adding to the jackpot amount up to date and displaying it on the jackpot indicator (91), and can also provide enjoyment by visualizing the increase in the jackpot amount.

[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 a jackpot is won, it can transmit to the jackpot calculation device (90) which table the jackpot occurred on. The jackpot calculation device (90) receives information from the game calculation device (70) regarding whether a jackpot was won and the game table where the jackpot occurred, and accordingly, can display the jackpot amount based on the type of jackpot won and / or the value of the winning card on the jackpot indicator (91) or notify through additional means such as a speaker. According to an embodiment, the jackpot indicator (91) may be implemented and placed separately from the jackpot calculation device. Additionally, the jackpot calculation device (90) may set and display a new jackpot amount according to the calculation method determined after the jackpot win.

[0048] Accordingly, a baccarat option game device and method according to one embodiment can provide a progressive jackpot in which the jackpot amount increases at a constant rate whenever the betting amount increases at a plurality of tables. In one embodiment, the jackpot may be designated as a case corresponding to a specific option. Alternatively, the case corresponding to the jackpot may be determined independently of the option rules and may be predetermined based on at least one of the card shape, number, and color.

[0049] In one embodiment, if the total number of cards used in the baccarat game corresponds to a Straight Flush (where a combination of 5 cards from the Player Card and Banker Card results in consecutive numbers and the same suit), a Royal Straight Flush (where a combination of 5 cards from the Player Card and Banker Card results in A, K, Q, J, and 10, all of which are the same suit), or a Twin Three Card (where a total of 6 cards from the Player Card and Banker Card are all the same number), it may be designated as a jackpot win. In this case, for example, a payout equivalent to 300 times the option bet amount may be paid, and a progressive jackpot may be implemented by additionally adding a certain percentage of the winning amount (e.g., 5%, 10%, etc.) to the jackpot amount. The payout rate for the option bet, the selection of the jackpot, and the percentage accumulated may be varied and applied according to the embodiment.

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

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

[0052] For example, three player cards (P1, P2, P3) may be placed in the player card area (30) and three banker cards (B1, B2, B3) may 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), a total of five cards, three player cards (P1, P2, P3) and two banker cards (B1, B2), or 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 winning status of the baccarat option can be determined based on the combination of the shapes and numbers of the total cards placed in the card placement area. Specific details regarding the winning status of the baccarat option according to one embodiment will be described below in the description of [Table 1] together with FIG. 5.

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

[0055] A betting area (BA) is an area where a game player places chips to bet on the game. Each betting area (BA) may include basic betting areas, such as a banker betting area (51), a player betting area (52), and a tie betting area (53), and an option betting area (55). A betting area (BA) may also include a jackpot betting area (not shown).

[0056] In FIG. 4, the option betting area (55) for option betting is illustrated and described as being included in each player's betting area (BA), but is not limited thereto, and according to the embodiment, the option betting area (55) may be installed in a different location distinct from each player's betting area (BA).

[0057] A game player may place one or more bets for the Baccarat option game, including a base bet and / or option bets on the outcome of the Baccarat game. Option bets may be placed independently of base bets, and standalone bets without base bets are also possible. Minimum and maximum bet amounts per game player and total table bet limits are set according to predetermined rules and may be appropriately modified and applied according to the embodiments.

[0058] These bets are designated by placing chips in predetermined betting areas on the game table (10), where basic bets predict the outcome of the basic baccarat game and are bets on the Banker betting area (51), Player betting area (52), and Tie betting area (53), and option bets mean bets on the option betting area (55) for betting on options of the baccarat game. The chips used for betting are defined standard chips, such as money chips, lucky chips, match chips, etc.

[0059] Since option bets have higher odds than basic bets, the option bet area (55) can be formed differently from the basic bet areas (e.g., banker bet area, player bet area, tie bet area) in at least one of area, color, and shape so that the option bet area (55) stands out more. For example, the option bet area (55) may have a larger area than the other basic bet areas (51, 52, 53) and may be formed with a conspicuous color. Additionally, the option bet area (55) may include conspicuous pictures or text (e.g., phrases such as Paradise Super Pair, Super Pair, Tiger Pair Plus, etc.).

[0060] Additionally, the option betting area (55) may be placed at a location further away from the game player or closer to the dealer side than the basic betting area (e.g., banker betting area, player betting area, tie betting area). Accordingly, the dealer and other players participating in the game can easily visually check whether a bet has been placed in the option betting area (55), and can prevent fraudulent play by the game player.

[0061] Each betting area (51, 52, 53, 55) may include a betting detection sensor (not shown) that detects the betting amount of chips placed in each betting area. The betting detection sensor may be placed throughout each betting area (BA), or it may be placed in each betting area (51, 52, 53, 55).

[0062] For example, a betting detection sensor can detect the betting amount by sensing the IC tags of the chips used in the game. Alternatively, the betting amount of each betting area (51, 52, 53, 55) may be input through an external input device. Alternatively, the chips placed in each betting area (51, 52, 53, 55) may be image-recognized using a video camera device (not shown), and the betting amount of each betting area may be determined accordingly.

[0063] According to one embodiment, the betting amount of each betting area (51, 52, 53, 55) can be detected for each game, and the detected betting amount can be transmitted to a game calculation device (70) and / or a jackpot calculation device (90).

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

[0065] Referring to FIG. 5, a baccarat option game device according to one 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) may distribute and recognize cards used in the game and transmit card information used to the game calculation device (70). The game calculation device (70) may store predetermined game rules in advance and receive card information recognized from the card reader (60) to determine the outcome of the game, such as game termination, game result, option win, or jackpot win, according to the predetermined game rules. For example, the game calculation device (70) may store basic baccarat game rules and may store new option rules applied to the baccarat game.

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

[0067] Option name Option Description Dividend amount Single Pair If either the first two Player cards have the same number (hereinafter referred to as Player Pair) or the first two Banker cards have the same number (hereinafter referred to as Banker Pair) occurs (provided that the case where a higher payout is won simultaneously is excluded). 4 times the betting amount Double Pair When a Player Pair and a Banker Pair occur simultaneously (provided that a higher payout is won at the same time). 20 times the betting amount Twin Pair When a Player Pair and a Banker Pair occur simultaneously, and both numbers are the same (provided that the case where a higher payout is won simultaneously is excluded) 100 times the betting amount Single 3-Card If only one of the following occurs: the Player cards have the same number (hereinafter referred to as Player Three Cards) or the three Banker cards have the same number (hereinafter referred to as Banker Three Cards). 14 times the betting amount (4 times + 10 times) Three Card & Pair When a Player Three and a Bank Pair occur simultaneously, or when a Banker Three and a Player Pair occur simultaneously (provided that a higher payout is won at the same time). 30 times the betting amount (20 times + 10 times) Three Card & Twin Pair When a Player Three-Card and a Banker Pair occur simultaneously and the numbers are the same, or when a Banker Three-Card and a Player Pair occur simultaneously and the numbers are the same (provided that cases where a higher payout is won simultaneously are excluded). 110 times the betting amount (100 times + 10 times) Double 3-Cards In the event that a Player Three-Card and a Banker Three-Card occur simultaneously (provided that a higher payout is won at the same time), 40 times the betting amount (20 times + 10 times + 10 times) Straight Flush When a Straight Flush (consecutive numbers, same suit) is formed by a combination of 5 cards from the Player and Banker cards (up to 6). 100 times the betting amount Royal Straight Flush If the combination of 5 cards from the Player and Banker cards (up to 6) results in an A, K, Q, J, and 10, and all cards are of the same suit, forming a Royal Straight Flush 200 times the betting amount Twin 3-Cards When the Player Three-Card and Banker Three-Card occur simultaneously, and all 6 numbers are the same 300 times the betting amount

[0068] The game calculation device (70) can calculate whether an option has been won and the option payout ratio according to the option rules of [Table 1] after the end of the basic baccarat game. The payout amount for each option is not limited to this embodiment, and depending on the embodiment, the type of each option and the corresponding payout ratio can be varied and applied. In addition, the option rules can be applied independently for each round of the baccarat game. Accordingly, game players may increase their interest in the game and their expectation of winning in each round. Furthermore, the baccarat option game can have the effect of allowing a game player to participate in an additional game simultaneously while participating in a single baccarat game. The game calculation device (70) can determine the win or loss of the basic baccarat game, whether an option has been won, and whether a jackpot has been won, and transmit the determined game results to the game display device (81), speaker (83), and / or jackpot calculation device (90). The game calculation device (70) may be provided for each of the multiple game tables (10), or a single game calculation device (70) may be connected to multiple game tables (10). As a result, it becomes possible to implement a progressive jackpot where winning amounts accumulate, allowing players to become more immersed in the game.

[0069] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10, the overall flow of a baccarat option game according to an embodiment of the present invention will be explained.

[0070] FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a standard baccarat game according to one embodiment. A standard baccarat game is a game in which a dealer deals player cards and banker cards according to baccarat rules, and then compares the sum of the numbers on both sides' cards to see which side is closer to 9, and the side wins.

[0071] Referring to FIG. 6, four cards are first distributed sequentially from a 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 information of the distributed cards (e.g., number, shape, color, etc.).

[0072] Next, the sum of the numbers on the two player cards and the sum of the numbers on the two banker cards are calculated respectively (Step S101). When calculating the sum of the card numbers, Ace (A) is counted as 1, King (K), Queen (Q), Jack (J), and 10 are counted as 0, and other cards from 2 to 9 are counted as the numbers displayed on the surface. If the sum is 10 or more, the tens digit is ignored and only the ones digit is calculated.

[0073] It is determined whether at least one of the sums of the player cards and the sum of the banker cards corresponds to 8 or 9 (step S102). If the sum of either side corresponds to 8 or 9, no additional cards are dealt, and the baccarat game ends (S110). After the game ends, the sum of the player cards or the sum of the banker cards is compared, and the side with the larger sum (the side with the sum closer to 9) wins, and if the sums are the same, it is determined to be a tie.

[0074] Meanwhile, if neither sum corresponds to 8 or 9 in step S102, it is determined whether the sum of the player cards corresponds to 6 or 7 (step S103). If the sum of the player cards corresponds to 6 or 7 in step S103, it is determined whether the sum of the banker cards corresponds to 6 or 7 (S104); if so, no additional cards are distributed, and the baccarat game ends (S110). If the sum of the banker cards does not correspond to 6 or 7 in step S104, one additional banker card is distributed from the card reader (S108).

[0075] If the sum of the player cards in step S103 does not correspond to 6 or 7, one additional player card is distributed from the card reader (S105). Subsequently, a condition judgment table (150, see FIG. 7) can be checked based on the sum of the banker cards and the number of the additionally distributed player card (i.e., the third player card) (S106).

[0076] Referring to FIG. 7, the condition judgment table (150) is a judgment table that records whether to distribute additional cards in each case where the sum of the two banker cards is from 0 to 6 and in each case where the player's third card is from 0 to 9. In the condition judgment table (150), if the intersection point of the sum of the banker cards and the number of the player's third card corresponds to “Gal” (S107), one additional banker card is distributed from the card reader (S108), and the baccarat game ends (S110).

[0077] In step S107, if the condition judgment table (150) does not correspond to “Gal,” no additional cards are distributed, and the baccarat game ends (S110). After the game ends, the sum of the player cards or the sum of the banker cards is compared, and the side with the larger sum (the side with a sum closer to 9) wins, and if the sums are the same, it is determined to be a tie.

[0078] After the above-described baccarat game ends, the option determination method begins (S200).

[0079] FIG. 8 is an option determination flowchart according to one embodiment, and FIG. 9 is an example of a dividend multiplier table used in the embodiment of FIG. 8.

[0080] Referring to FIG. 8, first, it is determined whether a pair exists among the two cards distributed by the card reader (S202). In one embodiment, if the two player cards (P1, P2) initially distributed have the same number, or the two banker cards (B1, B2) initially distributed have the same number, it can be determined as a “pair.” If it corresponds to a pair, information regarding “pair exists” is recorded or stored, and it is further determined whether both sides correspond to a pair (S202).

[0081] If there are pairs on both the player card and banker card sides in step S202, in step S203, it is determined whether the numbers corresponding to each pair on both sides are the same.

[0082] In step S203, if the numbers of the pairs on both sides are not the same, it is determined that the “Double Pair” option has been won (S221). Subsequently, the option determination is concluded after further determining whether the three player cards are the same number or the three banker cards are the same number, which corresponds to a Three Cards (S220). In step S220, if it does not correspond to a Three Cards, it is determined that the Double Pair option has been won, and a payout of 20 times the betting amount, which is the winning amount according to the payout multiplier table (250, see FIG. 9), may be paid. If it corresponds to a Three Cards, an additional payout of 10 times the original payout multiplier is added according to the payout multiplier table (250). For example, if it corresponds to the Double Pair option and all three Player cards are the same number, it corresponds to the Double Pair and Three Card option, and a payout of 30 times the original payout (Double Pair payout) + 10 times the original payout (Three Cards) can be paid. If all three Player cards are the same number and all three Banker cards are also the same number, a payout of 40 times the original payout (Double Pair payout) + 10 times the original payout (Player Three Cards) + 10 times the original payout (Banker Three Cards) can be paid.

[0083] Meanwhile, if the numbers of both pairs are the same in step S203, further determination is made as to whether the player's third card and the banker's third card have been dealt and whether the player's third card and the banker's third card have the same number as the pair (S204).

[0084] In step S204, when both the player's third card and the banker's third card have been dealt and each pair on both sides has the same number, it is determined that the "Twin Three Card" option has been won, and the option determination is terminated (S223). According to the payout ratio table (250), 300 times the betting amount of the winning amount (corresponding to Twin Three Card) may be paid.

[0085] In step S204, if neither the Player's 3rd card nor the Banker's 3rd card is dealt, or if both the Player's 3rd card and the Banker's 3rd card are dealt but the numbers of the pairs on both sides are not the same, it is determined that the "Twin Pair" option has been won (S222). Subsequently, after further determining whether the three Player cards and three Banker cards correspond to a "Three Card" (where the three Player cards and three Banker cards correspond to 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 been won, and a payout of 100 times the betting amount, which is the winning amount according to the payout multiplier table (250), may be paid. If it corresponds to a Three Card, a payout of 10 times the original payout multiplier is additionally added according to the payout multiplier table (250). For example, if it corresponds to the Twin Pair option and all three cards on either the player card or the banker card are the same number, it corresponds to the Twin Pair and Three Card option, and a payout of 110 times the original payout of 100 times (Twin Pair payout) + 10 times (Three Card) can be paid. If all three player cards are the same number and all three banker cards are the same number, it corresponds to the Twin Three Card option, and 300 times the winning amount bet amount can be paid according to the payout multiplier table (250).

[0086] In step S202, if it corresponds to “Pair U” but not to both pairs, the determination process for Straight Flush / Royal Straight Flush is initiated (S206).

[0087] At the end of a baccarat game according to one embodiment, the total number of cards used in the game can be 4, 5, or 6, so an option judgment is performed according to each case.

[0088] When there are 4 cards at the end of the game, it cannot be considered a straight flush / royal straight flush option consisting of 5 cards, so it is determined to be “no straight flush / royal straight flush win” (S207).

[0089] When the total number of cards is 5 at the end of the game, it is determined whether the 5 cards used correspond to a straight flush consisting of consecutive numbers of the same suit (S209). When the total number of cards is 6 at the end of the game, before proceeding to step S209, 5 card combinations for 6 cases of selecting 5 cards from the total 6 cards are processed (S208), and then step S209 is performed.

[0090] If it does not correspond to a straight flush in step S209, check whether there is a pair (S201). Then, if there is no pair, it corresponds to “draw” and the option judgment is terminated (S230).

[0091] In step S201, if there is a pair, it is determined as a single pair, and then, after further determining whether it corresponds to a three-card combination where three player cards have the same number or three banker cards have the same number, the option determination is terminated (S220). If it does not correspond to a three-card combination, it is finally determined as a win for the single pair option, and a payout of 4 times the betting amount, which is the winning amount, may be paid according to the payout multiplier table (250). If it corresponds to a three-card combination, a payout of 10 times the original payout multiplier is additionally added according to the payout multiplier table (250). For example, if it corresponds to the single pair option and all three player cards have the same number, it corresponds to the single three-card option, and a payout of 14 times the original payout of 4 times (single pair payout) + 10 times (three-card) may be paid.

[0092] If it is a straight flush in step S209, then further determine whether it is a royal straight flush consisting of 5 cards, an Ace (A), a King (K), a Queen (Q), a Jack (J), and a 10 (S210).

[0093] If it does not correspond to a Royal Straight Flush in step S210, it is determined to be a Straight Flush option win, and the option judgment is terminated (S225). According to the payout multiplier table (250), a payout of 100 times the betting amount, which is the winning amount, may be paid.

[0094] If it corresponds to a Royal Straight Flush in step S210, it is determined to be a win for the Royal Straight Flush option, and the option determination is terminated (S224). According to the payout multiplier table (250), a payout of 200 times the betting amount, which is the winning amount, may be paid.

[0095] These operations may be performed in a casino game environment by a baccarat option device including a card reader and / or a game calculation device, or by a game machine having a corresponding program code module that implements an algorithm for programmatically implementing baccarat rules and / or option rules, or by an online game system. In an embodiment of a game machine or online game system, the methods may be implemented by encoding them into program code executed by a processor.

[0096] In this way, since the baccarat option game according to one embodiment proceeds with additional option judgments while the basic baccarat game is being played, game players can experience the enjoyment and thrill of participating in two or more games simultaneously while playing the basic baccarat game in every round, and can increase the participation rate and immersion of game players.

[0097] FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a screen display after winning an option according to one embodiment.

[0098] Referring to FIG. 10, after the option judgment of FIG. 9 is completed, whether the option has been won can be announced. For example, whether the option has been won can be displayed through the screen of the game display device (S300). Subsequently, the displayed screen can show the type of option and the corresponding multiplier (S310). Then, if it corresponds to a high payout (e.g., 100 times or more), additional effects such as a voice announcement through a speaker or a video announcement on the screen can be produced (S320). The above production effects continue for a predetermined time and then end (S330). Through such additional win announcement effects, the game players' immersion and interest in the game can be increased.

[0099] Additionally, for the understanding of the disclosed embodiments, reference numerals have been used in the embodiments illustrated in the drawings, and specific terms have been used to describe the disclosed embodiments; however, the disclosed embodiments are not limited by specific terms, and the disclosed embodiments may include all components that would ordinarily be conceived by those skilled in the art.

[0100] The specific embodiments described in the disclosed embodiments are examples, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Various modifications and improvements by those skilled in the art using the basic concept of the present invention as defined in the following claims are also included within the scope of the present invention. Explanation of the symbols

[0101] 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 Calculator 91: Jackpot Indicator

Claims

Claim 1 A game table including a player card area, a banker card area, and an option betting area; a card reader that recognizes card information including the suit and number of cards used in the game table according to the order of use; and a game calculator that receives the card information from the card reader and determines the game result. A baccarat option game device comprising a game display device that receives the game result from the game calculation device and displays the received game result, wherein at least one of the card reading device and the game calculation device stores at least one of baccarat game rules and a predetermined option rule, and the option rule includes one or more options and payout ratios determined based on the shape and number of cards placed in the player card area and the banker card area, and is applied differently in each round of the baccarat game independently of the baccarat game rules, and at least one of the card reading device and the game calculation device determines the winning of the option when the shape and number of the card used in the baccarat game correspond to the predetermined option, and wherein the option rule includes a Single Pair option having a first payout ratio when the first two cards placed in the player card area have the same number or when the first two cards placed in the banker card area have the same number, and the first payout of the Single Pair option when the first two cards placed in the player card area have the same number and when the first two cards placed in the banker card area have the same number A Double Pair option having a second payout ratio greater than the ratio, and a Twin Pair option having a third payout ratio greater than the second payout ratio 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.and includes a Single 3-Card option having a fourth payout ratio greater than the first payout ratio of the Single Pair option when the three cards placed in the player card area have the same number or when the three cards placed in the banker card area have the same number, and the option rule includes a 3-Card & Pair option having a payout ratio formed by the sum of the second payout ratio and the fourth payout ratio when the first two cards placed in the player card area have the same number and the first two cards placed in the banker card area have the same number, and the three cards placed in the player card area have the same number or the three cards placed in the banker card area have the same number, and when the three cards placed in the banker card area have the same number, and the first two cards placed in the player card area and the first two cards placed in the banker card area both have the same number, and the three cards placed in the player card area have the same number, and the three cards placed in the banker card area have the same number, and the payout ratio formed by the sum of the third payout ratio and the fourth payout ratio. A baccarat option game device further comprising a Pair (3-Card & Twin Pair) option, characterized in that the game calculation device determines that the option with the largest payout amount has been won when the cards placed in the player card area and the banker card area correspond to multiple option rules. Claim 2 A baccarat option game device according to claim 1, wherein the option betting area further includes a betting detection sensor that detects the betting amount of chips located in the option betting area, and the betting amount detected by the betting detection sensor is transmitted to the game calculation device. Claim 3 A baccarat option game device according to paragraph 2, further comprising a jackpot calculation device that receives a betting amount detected by the betting detection sensor and accumulates a portion of the betting amount as a jackpot according to a predetermined jackpot calculation method. Claim 4 A baccarat option game device according to claim 1, characterized in that the game result includes the winning result of the option, and when the option is won, it is displayed as an image on the game display device. Claim 5 A baccarat option game device according to claim 1, characterized in that the card reading device and the game calculation device are configured as a single device. Claim 6 A baccarat option game method performed in a baccarat option game device comprising a game table including a player card area, a banker card area, and an option betting area, a card reader device for distributing cards used in the game table and recognizing card information, and a game calculator device for receiving information on cards used in the game from the card reader device, wherein the card reader device distributes cards to the player card area and the banker card area according to baccarat game rules, a betting detection sensor located in the option betting area of ​​the game table detects an option betting amount and transmits the detected betting amount to the game calculator device, the game calculator device receives the card information from the card reader device and, based on the card information, determines whether the option is a winning option according to a predetermined option rule, wherein the option rule includes one or more options determined based on the suit and number of cards placed in the player card area and the banker card area and a corresponding payout ratio, and is applied differently in each round of the baccarat game independently of the baccarat game rules, and the game calculator device calculates the winning amount according to the payout ratio of the winning option, and wherein the option rule is characterized in that the first two cards placed in the player card area are the same A Single Pair option having a first payout ratio when the number is the same or when the first two cards placed in the Banker card area are the same number; a Double Pair option having a second payout ratio greater than the first payout ratio 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; and when both 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.It includes a Twin Pair option having a third payout ratio greater than the second payout ratio of the Double Pair option, and a Single 3-Card option having a fourth payout ratio greater than the first payout ratio of the Single Pair option when the three cards placed in the player card area have the same number or when the three cards placed in the banker card area have the same number, and the option rule includes a 3-Card & Pair option having a payout ratio that is the sum of the second payout ratio and the fourth payout ratio when the first two cards placed in the player card area have the same number and the first two cards placed in the banker card area have the same number and the three cards placed in the player card area have the same number or the three cards placed in the banker card area have the same number, and when the first two cards placed in the player card area and the first two cards placed in the banker card area both have the same number and the three cards placed in the player card area have the same number or the three cards placed in the banker card area A Baccarat option game method characterized by further including a 3-Card & Twin Pair option having a payout ratio in which the third payout ratio and the fourth payout ratio are summed when the numbers are the same, and the game calculation device determining that the option with the largest payout amount has been won when the cards placed in the player card area and the banker card area correspond to multiple option rules. Claim 7 A baccarat option game method according to claim 6, characterized in that the above option rule includes a Double 3-Cards option having a predetermined payout ratio 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. Claim 8 A baccarat option game method according to claim 7, characterized in that the above option rule includes a Twin 3-Cards option having a predetermined payout ratio when the three cards placed in the player card area and the three cards placed in the banker card area are all the same number. Claim 9 A baccarat option game method according to claim 6, characterized in that the above option rule includes a Straight Flush option having a predetermined payout ratio when five cards among those placed in the player card area and the banker card area correspond to consecutive numbers of the same suit. Claim 10 A baccarat option game method according to claim 9, wherein the option rule includes 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 an Ace (A), King (K), Queen (Q), Jack (J), or 10.

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