Dice horse racing game

Abstract

A game and method for playing a game is provided. The game includes a field of play depicting a race track or course divided into spaces for the movement of tokens from start to finish. The game involves dice or another random data generator that produces data corresponding to the tokens, with each token advancing one space forward with each production of the item of data to which it corresponds. The possible outcomes of the game have varying probabilities of occurring. These probabilities depend on the different preferences and handicaps that are placed on the occurrence of the possible outcomes relative to each other. Players can select possible outcomes and can make a wager on the occurrence of their selected outcomes. Payouts are made on selections that actually occur based on their probabilities and any probability modifications made by the Sponsor.

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BACKGROUND [0001] 1. Technical Field [0002] This invention relates generally to games and contests based on varying probabilities (and odds) of possible outcomes and, more particularly, to a game or contest where such variations in probability (and in odds) depend on relative preferences and handicaps given to the possible outcomes, and can be customized to the needs or objectives of participants. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] As is known, many games of chance involve different probabilities and odds for the possible outcomes. Those differing probabilities and odds generally depend on the likelihood of a particular number or other item of data being generated. For example, various games of dice are based on the chance a given number will occur. The probability that any given number will be generated by a roll of the dice depends on the number of ways in which the dice can produce that number relative to the total number of possible combinations. Similarly, various ...

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Benefits of technology

[0008] Desirably, the game and method have the flexibility to enable adjustments to be made to the structure and field of play each time a race is run. This flexibility allows the probabilities of possible outcomes to be modified and readily determined from race to race. The flexibility further permits a race to be run for any number of participants, whether it be a single race run for one person or for many people. Moreover, even when a race is run for multiple participants, certain parameters of that race can be modified and customized specifically to fit the needs and objectives of any one or more individual participants. The flexibility of the game and method provides the opportunity to change the number of possible outcomes from race to race. This flexibility provides greater variety and interest, and offers the participants the opportunity to have greater control over different scenarios.

[0010] Finally, by advancing each horse only one space at a time for each identifier rolled or drawn, the game and method realistically simulate the gradual movement of horses in a race, and the excitement, pace, ebb and flow, action, look, and feel of real racing. Finally, by permitting the throw of multiple dice (or the generation of multiple items of data at a time), multiple players can actively participate in the conduct of a race. Each of several players can simultaneously throw the different dice used in a race, or different players can take turns. This active participation further adds to the enjoyment and excitement of a race. The game and method provide the excitement and realistic feel of a race without requiring participants to have any specialized knowledge or experience about racing.

Problems solved by technology

These games are deficient in that they do not offer participants the opportunity to accept greater risk in order to have a chance at higher returns.

The resulting deficiency is a game lacking in certainty and predictability.

The deficiencies in such games, however, lie in their undue complexity, their lack of flexibility, their inability to be readily customized to the specific wants or needs of a sponsor or participant, and the absence of active participation by participants.

Finally, all of these games share a failure to simulate in a realistic manner the true pace, action, and excitement of horse racing.

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