Method and Game Device for Conducting a Numbers Game

Abstract

A game method and device is set forth where a player makes a wager and selects numbers from a field or universe of numbers as in Keno or the Lottery. The outcome numbers are selected and compared to the player's selections and any matches are indicated. Based upon the number of matches, the player may win a prize. The player may then select a second set, including any matches from the prior comparison, and play a second round. The second set is compared to the outcome set, matches are noted based upon the number of matches a prize may be awarded. Additional rounds may be played. At the conclusion of the game the outcome set is revealed.

1 . A method of conducting a game comprising:
 (i) receiving a wager from a player to play the game and selecting from a universe field of indicia a subset of indicia defining a first selection set S 1 ;   (ii) randomly selecting from the universe field a predetermined number of indicia defining an outcome set for the game;   (iii) comparing the indicia of the first selection set S 1  and an outcome set to determine matches and if at least a predetermined minimum number of matches occur, issuing an award to the player;   (iv) the player selecting from the universe field a second selection set S 2 , said second selection set including at least one matching indicia determined at step (iii);   (v) comparing the indicia of the second selection set S 2  and an outcome set to determine matches and if at least a predetermined minimum number of matches occur, issuing an award to the player; and   (vi) at the conclusion of the game revealing an outcome set to the player.   
     
     
         2 . A method for playing a game of the type where a player selects from a universe of numbers a subset of numbers defining a selection set, randomly selecting a subset of numbers from the universe of numbers defining an outcome set, comparing the numbers of the selection set and the outcome set for matching numbers and issuing an award based upon a predetermined minimum number of matches, the method comprising:
 the player selecting a subset of numbers defining a second selection set including any matches from the comparison of the selection set and the outcome set; and   comparing the numbers of the second selection set and the outcome set for matching numbers and issuing an award based upon a predetermined minimum number of matches.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2  further comprising the player opting to (1) accept the award based upon the number of matches between the selection set and the outcome set and concluding the game or (2) foregoing any award based upon matches between the selection set and the outcome set and selecting said second selection set. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 2  further comprising permitting the player to make the selection of the second selection set on condition that there is at least a predetermined number of matches between the selection set and the outcome set. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 2  further comprising the player selecting a subset of numbers defining a third selection set, comparing the third selection set to the outcome set for matching numbers and issuing an award based upon a predetermined number of matches. 
     
     
         6 . A device for conducting a wagering game of the type having a display, a processor, a data storage storing data representing a universe of a predetermined number of indicia, a wager input device for a player to input a wager, a data input device for selection by a player of a subset of indicia defining an initial selection set, a prompting device for prompting play of the game, said processor configured to, upon the input of a wager and prompting of play, randomly select an outcome set and compare the outcome set to the selection set to determine any matching indicia and if at least predetermined number of matches occur issue an award to the player, said device comprising:
 said data input device configured for selection of a player second selection set of indicia subsequent to said comparison of the outcome set to the selection set, said processor configured to include matches from the comparison of the selection set and the outcome set in the second selection set, said prompting device prompting further play; and   said processor configured to compare an outcome set to said second selection set and if at least a predetermined minimum number of matches occur, issue an award to the player.   
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 6  further comprising said data input device configured to provide for selection of the second selection set only upon the input of another wager at the wager input device. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 6  wherein said data stored in the data structure further comprise a first pay table defining an award structure for the comparison of the outcome set and the selection set and a second pay table defining an award structure for the comparison of the outcome set and said second selection set.