Method of playing community card games

Abstract

The embodiments of the present invention provide a method of playing community card games, in table games format and or electronic, video, slot machines for casinos. According to an embodiment of the present invention, one or more players place an initial wager and a dealer/electronic, video, and or slot machine deals at least one card(s) to the players and at least one card(s) to the dealer. The players and dealer then inspect their at least one card(s) and decide to keep them or draw at least one new card to hopefully form a better at least one card(s). If a decision of a draw is made for an at least one new card, the amount of cards that are drawn, you must have that equal amount(s) of card(s) discarded. After the draw option is complete, at least two sets of community card(s) are dealt. Each set of community card(s) has at least one card. The sets of community card(s) will be named “A” SET, “B” SET, and “C” SET etc. Players have to bet on at least one of the set(s) of community card(s) of either A, B, or C etc. Each set of community card(s) will be used in conjunction with each of the players' and or dealer's at least one card, to form the best possible predetermined poker hand, for each. The players' wagers are then resolved by evaluating the players' hands and the dealer's hand in comparison of the best hand of a predetermined fashion, and or the resolution of wagers played against a predetermined pay scale. Various modifications to the first embodiment of the present invention are set forth herein. This method of playing a poker style game, may be used in Texas Hold'Em, Omaha, and 7 Card Stud, 5 Card Stud, Omaha Eight or Better (High-Lo Split), Razz, or any poker game using community cards. The number of cards in each set may change and the number of sets for each game may change. The player may choose to bet one set of cards (A) and choose a specific set (B) for the dealer to have to use to complete the dealer hand. These features are new, novel and non-obvious, instead of the old way of only one flop, turn and river, and also the new feature of replacing the hole cards.

1 . A method of playing a card game, comprising the steps of: 
 (a). providing at least one standard deck of 52 playing cards;    (b). providing a published ranking of winning hands ranked from highest to lowest;    (c). providing a predetermined pay scale for winning hands;    (d). providing a dealer and at least one player(s);    (e). Accepting an Ante wager(s) from one or more player(s);    (f). Dealing at least one card(s) to said one or more players(s);    (g). Dealing at least one card(s) to a dealer;    (h). Determining the strength of each player's and dealers at least one card(s);    (i). Said one or more players and dealer further including a step wherein each player and the dealer is afforded the option to keep or replace at least one card(s) to hopefully form a better at least one card(s);    (j). Said player proceeding to play the game by placing certain initial wagers selected from the following; 
 (1) a wager on at least one of the sets of community card(s) either A, B, or C etc. to play against the strength of the dealer, and  
 (2) a separate voluntary wager on at least one of the sets of community card(s) either A, B, or C sets etc. to play against a predetermined pay scale;  
   (k). Dealing at least one set of community card(s) named A, B, C etc; 
 (1) Dealing the A set of community card(s) and each set has at least one card and  
 (2) Dealing the B set of community card(s); and each set has at least one card and  
 (3) Dealing the C set of community card(s); and each set has at least one card etc.  
   (l). Determining a strength of each player's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s)(A set) to form a two card hand;    (m). Determining a strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s)(A set) to form a two card hand;    (n). Comparing the strength of each player's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community card(s) (A set) with the strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community cards (A set) to form a final two card poker hand each and excluding all extra cards dealt to determine the relative ranking there between;    (o). paying each player's wager against the strength of the dealer if the player's hand ranking outranks the dealer's hand;    (p). taking each player's wager against the strength of the dealer if the dealer's hand ranking outranks the player's hand;    (q). Said player proceeding to play the game by placing a separate voluntary wager on at least one of the sets of community card(s) either A, B, or C etc. to play against a predetermined pay scale;    (r) Determining strength of each player's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (A set) to form a two card hand;    (s). paying each players separate voluntary wager against the predetermined pay scale if the player's hand has achieved a rank at least as high as the first ranking from said published ranking;    (t). taking the player's separate voluntary wager against the predetermined pay scale if the player fails to achieve at least the minimum ranking from said published ranking;    
   
   
       2 . The method of playing a wagering game as set forth in  claim 1  above, wherein a player is provided with an opportunity to place an additional wager on the “B” set of community card(s) as outlined in J 2 and 
 (a). providing at least one standard deck of 52 playing cards;    (b). providing a published ranking of winning hands ranked from highest to lowest;    (c). providing a predetermined pay scale for winning hands;    (d). providing a dealer and at least one player(s);    (e). Accepting an Ante wager(s) from one or more player(s);    (f). Dealing at least one card(s) to said one or more players(s);    (g). Dealing at least one card(s) to a dealer;    (h). Determining the strength of each player's and dealers at least one card(s);    (i). Said one or more players and dealer further including a step wherein each player and the dealer is afforded the option to keep or replace at least one card(s) to hopefully form a better at least one card(s);    (j). Said player proceeding to play the game by placing certain initial wagers selected from the following; 
 (1) a wager on at least one of the sets of community card(s) either A, B, or C etc. to play against the strength of the dealer, and  
 (2) a separate voluntary wager on at least one of the sets of community card(s) either A, B, or C etc. to play against a predetermined pay scale;  
   (k).    (1) Dealing the A set of community card(s) and each set has at least one card and    (2) Dealing the B set of community card(s); and each set has at least one card and    (3) Dealing the C set of community card(s); and each set has at least one card etc.    (l). Determining a strength of each player's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (B set) to form a two card hand;    (m). Determining a strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (B set) to form a two card hand;    (n). Comparing the strength of each player's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community card(s) (B set) with the strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community cards (B set) to form a final two card poker hand each and excluding all extra cards dealt to determine the relative ranking there between;    (o). paying each player's wager against the strength of the dealer if the player's hand ranking outranks the dealer's hand;    (p). taking each player's wager against the strength of the dealer if the dealer's hand ranking outranks the player's hand;    (q). Said player proceeding to play the game by placing a separate voluntary wager on at least one of the sets of community card(s) either A, B, or C etc. to play against a predetermined pay scale;    (r) Determining a strength of each player's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (B set) to form a two card hand;    (s). paying each players separate voluntary wager against the predetermined pay scale if the player's hand has achieved a rank at least as high as the first ranking from said published ranking;    (t). taking the player's separate voluntary wager against the predetermined pay scale if the player fails to achieve at least the minimum ranking from said published ranking;    
   
   
       3 . The method of playing a wagering game as set forth in  claim 1  above, wherein a player is provided with an opportunity to place an additional wager on the “C” set of community card(s) (J) and 
 A method of playing a card game, comprising the steps of:    (a). providing at least one standard deck of 52 playing cards;    (b). providing a published ranking of winning hands ranked from highest to lowest;    (c). providing a predetermined pay scale for winning hands;    (d). providing a dealer and at least one player(s);    (e). Accepting an Ante wager(s) from one or more player(s);    (f). Dealing at least one card(s) to said one or more players(s);    (g). Dealing at least one card(s) to a dealer;    (h). Determining the strength of each player's and dealers at least one card(s);    (i). Said one or more players and dealer further including a step wherein each player and the dealer is afforded the option to keep or replace at least one card(s) to hopefully form a better at least one card(s);    (j). Said player proceeding to play the game by placing certain initial wagers selected from the following; 
 (1) a wager on at least one of the sets of community card(s) either A, B, or C etc. to play against the strength of the dealer, and  
 (2) a separate voluntary wager on at least one of the sets of community card(s) either A, B, or C etc. to play against a predetermined pay scale;  
   (k). Dealing at least one set of community card(s) named A, B, C etc; 
 (1) Dealing the A set of community card(s) and each set has at least one card and  
 (2) Dealing the B set of community card(s); and each set has at least one card and  
 (3) Dealing the C set of community card(s); and each set has at least one card etc.  
   (l). Determining a strength of each player's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (C set) to form a two card hand;    (m). Determining a strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (C set) to form a two card hand;    (n). Comparing the strength of each player's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community card(s) (C set) with the strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community cards (C set) to form a final two card poker hand each and excluding all extra cards dealt to determine the relative ranking there between;    (o). paying each player's wager against the strength of the dealer if the player's hand ranking outranks the dealer's hand;    (p). taking each player's wager against the strength of the dealer if the dealer's hand ranking outranks the player's hand;    (q). Said player proceeding to play the game by placing a separate voluntary wager on at least one of the sets of community card(s) either A, B, or C etc. to play against a predetermined pay scale;    (r) Determining a strength of each player's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (C set) to form a two card hand;    (s). paying each players separate voluntary wager against the predetermined pay scale if the player's hand has achieved a rank at least as high as the first ranking from said published ranking;    (t). taking the player's separate voluntary wager against the predetermined pay scale if the player fails to achieve at least the minimum ranking from said published ranking;    
   
   
       4 . The method of playing a wagering game as set-forth in  claim 1  above, wherein a player is provided with an additional opportunity to place wagers on the strength of each player's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (A, B, C set etc.) to form a THREE card hand; and each set of community card(s) has at least one card; and Determining a strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (A, B, C set etc.) to form a THREE card hand; and each set of community card(s) has at least one card; and Comparing the strength of each player's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community card(s) (A, B, C set ETC.) with the strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community cards (A, B, C set etc.) to form a final THREE card poker hand each and excluding all extra cards dealt to determine the relative ranking there between;  
   
   
       5 . The method of playing a wagering game as set-forth in  claim 1  above, wherein a player is provided with an additional opportunity to place wagers on the strength of each player's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (A, B, C set etc.) to form a FOUR card hand; and each set of community card(s) has at least one card; and Determining a strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (A, B, C set etc.) to form a FOUR card hand; and each set of community card(s) has at least one card; and Comparing the strength of each player's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community card(s) (A, B, C set ETC.) with the strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community cards (A, B, C set etc.) to form a final FOUR card poker hand each and excluding all extra cards dealt to determine the relative ranking there between;  
   
   
       6 . The method of playing a wagering game as set-forth in  claim 1  above, wherein a player is provided with an additional opportunity to place wagers on the strength of each player's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (A, B, C set etc.) to form a FIVE card hand; and each set of community card(s) has at least one card; and Determining a strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (A, B, C set etc.) to form a FIVE card hand; and each set of community card(s) has at least one card; and Comparing the strength of each player's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community card(s) (A, B, C set ETC.) with the strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community cards (A, B, C set etc.) to form a final FIVE card poker hand each and excluding all extra cards dealt to determine the relative ranking there between;  
   
   
       7 . The method of playing a wagering game as set-forth in  claim 1  above, wherein a player is provided with an additional opportunity to place wagers on the strength of each player's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (A, B, C set etc.) to form a SIX card hand; and each set of community card(s) has at least one card; and Determining a strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (A, B, C set etc.) to form a SIX card hand; and each set of community card(s) has at least one card; and Comparing the strength of each player's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community card(s) (A, B, C set ETC.) with the strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community cards (A, B, C set etc.) to form a final SIX card poker hand each and excluding all extra cards dealt to determine the relative ranking there between;  
   
   
       8 . The method of playing a wagering game as set-forth in  claim 1  above, wherein a player is provided with an additional opportunity to place wagers on the strength of each player's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (A, B, C set etc.) to form a SEVEN card hand; and each set of community card(s) has at least one card; and Determining a strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) in combination with said at least one set of community card(s) (A, B, C set etc.) to form a SEVEN card hand; and each set of community card(s) has at least one card; and Comparing the strength of each player's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community card(s) (A, B, C set ETC.) with the strength of said dealer's at least one card(s) and at least one set of community cards (A, B, C set etc.) to form a final SEVEN card poker hand each and excluding all extra cards dealt to determine the relative ranking there between;  
   
   
       9 . A method of claim  1 (a) wherein at least one standard deck of playing cards and at least one joker may be used;  
   
   
       10 . A method of claim  1 (a) wherein at least one non standard deck of playing cards with or without at least one joker may be used.  
   
   
       11 . A method of claim  1 (a) wherein at least one standard deck of playing cards and at least one wild card, or promotional card, and or at least one joker, may be designated electronically or otherwise.  
   
   
       12 . A method of claim  1 (a) wherein at least one non standard playing cards and at least one wild card, or promotional card, or at least one joker, designated electronically or otherwise.  
   
   
       13 . A method of  claim 1  further including wagers selected from the following; 
 a) A wager against the dealer, and    b) A separate wager against a predetermined pay scale; and    c) A separate wager on a bad beat hand;    
   
   
       14 . A method of  claim 1  wherein the player(s) and or dealers at least one card may be an integer of at least 1 thru infinity in combination with said at least one set of community cards (A, B, OR C SETS etc.); Specifically to form a final poker hand of either two card poker, or a final hand of three card poker, or a final hand of four card poker, or a final hand of five card poker, or a final hand of six card poker, or a final hand of seven card poker etc;  
   
   
       15 . A method of  claim 1  wherein the sets of community cards (A, B, OR C SETS etc.) may be an integer of at least one community card thru infinity. in combination with said at least one card of player(s) and or dealer; Specifically, to form a final poker hand of either two card poker, or a final hand of three card poker, or a final hand of four card poker, or a final hand of five card poker, or a final hand of six card poker, or a final hand of seven card poker etc.;  
   
   
       16 . This is one analysis of community card games, but not the exclusive way. Other bets against a pay scale may be made. For example, in each of the at least one card of the dealers and or players cards, and in each set of the community cards (A, B, OR C SETS etc.), the amount of cards may be different, e.g. the dealer may get more than at least one card than the player, and in each of the sets of community cards (A, B, OR C SETS), the amount of cards used in combination with the player(s) and or dealer at least one card may be the same, equal, or more than, or less than the at least one of the other(s), to form the final two, three, four, five, six, or seven etc. card game, and the opposite or inverse or the same of how many cards may be used will be also allowed;