Game of chance

Abstract

A game of chance involves use of a pair of dice or other randomizing device to obtain a first number set, wherein a first wager immediately wins when the first number set from the dice/device adds up to one of the numbers in a selected Numbers Group or Wagering Zone. A winning wager, or portion of the winning wager, may be parlayed to a second tier wager to determine whether the next roll of the dice/device will produce a second number set that is the same as the first number set. The Wagering Zones may be incorporated/combined with traditional casino game layouts, for example, Craps, slot-machine, Blackjack, or Roulette types of layout. In many board or table embodiments, wagers, based on speculation of what will be the first number set and subsequent number sets, are placed directly on the playing surface, with second tier wagering zones provided to prevent confusion with others' “fresh” wagers on the subsequent rolls. In computer or electronic slot-machine embodiments, the programming/memory may serve to differentiate, monitor, and display first vs. second tier wagers. The ability to bet on both grouped numbers (in a first tier wager), and on individual numbers in a Target Set, in any gaming layout or platform, will increase player enthusiasm and observer excitement. The knowledge that a player may be paid for successfully wagering on a winning Numbers Group after only one roll of the dice, helps move the game along and also adds to the excitement of the game.

1 . A method of playing a game of chance comprising:
 providing a plurality of wagering zones on a game board, table, computer screen, or electronic game screen, wherein each of said wagering zones represents a number group comprising a plurality of numbers;   placing a first wager that anticipates that a first number set, when added together to produce a sum, will match one of said plurality of numbers in a chosen one of said number groups;   randomly producing said first number set, wherein said first number set comprises at least two numerical members; and   in the event said first wager wins, parlaying at least a portion of the first wager and betting in a second wager that a second number set, having at least two numerical members, will match said first number set by the members of said second number set matching the members of said first number set; and   randomly producing said second number set.   
   
   
       2 . A method of playing a game of chance as in  claim 1 , wherein said number groups are selected from the groups consisting of: Any Pairs, Any Natural, Any Low Odd (3-5-7), Any High Odd (7-9-11), Any Five/Nine, Any Soft Six/Eight, Any Soft Even, Any 6 or 8, Any Little Easy (4-5-6), Any Big Easy (8-9-10), Any Pairs Twice, Any Natural Twice, Any Low Odd (3-5-7) Twice, Any High Odd (7-9-11) Twice, Any Five/Nine Twice, Any Soft Six/Eight Twice, Any Soft Even Twice, Any 6 or 8 Twice, Any Little Easy(4-5-6) Twice, and Any Big Easy(8-9-10) Twice. 
   
   
       3 . A method of playing a game of chance as in  claim 1 , wherein winning the first wager is rewarded according to true odds minus a house percentage. 
   
   
       4 . A method of playing a game of chance as in  claim 1 , wherein winning the second wager is rewarded according to true odds minus a house percentage. 
   
   
       5 . A method of playing a game of chance as in  claim 1 , further comprising providing craps wagering zones as options for betting. 
   
   
       6 . A method of playing a game of chance as in  claim 1 , further comprising providing roulette wagering zones as options for betting. 
   
   
       7 . A method of playing a game of chance as in  claim 1 , wherein, in the event said second wager wins, the method further comprises parlaying at least a portion of the second wager to bet in a third wager that a third number set will match the first number set and the second number set; and randomly producing said third number set. 
   
   
       8 . A method of playing a game of chance as in  claim 1 , wherein said randomly producing is done by rolling a pair of six-numbered dice, so that said first number set and said second number set each have two numerical members. 
   
   
       9 . A method of playing a game of chance as in  claim 1 , wherein said randomly producing is done by computer programming. 
   
   
       10 . A method of playing a game of chance as in  claim 1 , wherein said randomly producing is done with two, six-sided dice, so that said first number set consists of two numerical members, and said second number set consists of two numerical members. 
   
   
       11 . A method of playing a game of chance as in  claim 1 , further comprising placing a new wager, at generally the same time of said second wager, that anticipates that said second number set, when added together to produce a sum, will match one of said plurality of numbers in another chosen one of said number groups. 
   
   
       12 . A method of playing a game of chance comprising:
 providing a plurality of number groups each comprising a plurality of numbers;   placing a first tier wager by selecting one of said number groups;   randomly-generating a first number set that comprises a plurality of numerical members;   adding the numerical members to obtain a sum and comparing said sum to the plurality of numbers in the selected number group;   rewarding said first tier wager if said sum matches one of said plurality of numbers;   placing a second tier wager anticipating that the plurality of numerical members in a second number set will match the plurality of members in said first number set;   randomly-generating said second number set.   
   
   
       13 . A method of playing a game of chance as in  claim 12 , wherein, after randomly-generating said first number set and prior to randomly-generating said second number set, a new first tier wager is placed by selecting another one of said number groups, and the method further comprising rewarding said new first tier wager if, when the plurality of numerical members of said second number set are added to obtain a second sum, said second sum matches one of the plurality of numbers in the number group selected in said new first tier wager. 
   
   
       14 . A method of playing a game of chance as in  claim 13 , wherein said new first tier wager is placed at the same time said second tier wager is advanced. 
   
   
       15 . A method of playing a game of chance as in  claim 12 , further comprising rewarding said second tier wager if the plurality of numerical members of said second number set match the plurality of numerical members in said first number set. 
   
   
       16 . A method of playing a game of chance as in  claim 12 , wherein winners of each wager are determined after each random generation of a number set. 
   
   
       17 . A game of chance apparatus comprising a wagering system and a number randomizing apparatus adapted to select number sets, each number set comprising a plurality of numerical members;
 wherein the wagering system is selected from the group consisting of: a board with indicated wagering zones and markers for placement on said wagering zones; a table with indicated wagering zones and markers for placement on said wagering zones; a slot machine with keys or buttons for effecting a wager; and a computer or electronic game screen indicating wagering zones and keys or buttons for affecting a wager; and   wherein the wagering zones comprise number groups selected from the group consisting of: Any Pairs 2-4-6-8-10-12, Any Natural 3-7-11, Any Low Odd (3-5-7), Any High Odd(7-9-11), Any Five/Nine (5-9), Any Soft Six/Eight (6-8), or Any Six/Eight (6-8 including the hard ways), Any Soft Even (4-6-8-10), Any Little Easy (4-5-6), Any Big Easy(8-9-10, Any Pairs Twice, Any Natural Twice, Any Low Odd (3-5-7) Twice, Any Big Odd (7-9-11) Twice, Any Five/Nine Twice, Any Soft Six/Eight Twice, Any Soft Even Twice, Any 6-8 Twice, Any Little Easy (4-5-6) Twice, and Any Big Easy (8-9-10) Twice; and   a second tier zone adapted to receive parleyed wagers after initial wagers are determined and rewarded.   
   
   
       18 . A game of chance apparatus according to  claim 17 , wherein the wagering system comprises a table with wagering zones comprising craps wagering zones. 
   
   
       19 . The game of chance apparatus according to  claim 1 , comprising a gaming table. 
   
   
       20 . The game of chance apparatus according to  claim 1 , comprising a slot machine. 
   
   
       21 . The game of chance apparatus according to  claim 1 , comprising a game board. 
   
   
       22 . The game of chance apparatus according to  claim 1 , wherein the wagering system comprises a slot machine with two sets of two reels, each reel adapted to spin to select a number from 1-6.