Patent ID: 7294058
Filing Date: 2007-11-13
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A computerized checkers game for a gaming machine, comprising: a cpu; a visual display of a checkerboard; a first set of at least one computer-generated player checker(s); a second set of computer-generated game checkers; a player input mechanism interfacing with said cpu responsive to player commands, said input mechanism including a wagering device responsive to player wagering input; and a computer program which (i) places said first set of player checker(s) on said visual display, (ii) places said second set of game checkers on said visual display, (iii) responds to player commands to effect movement of said player checker(s) on said display without movement of said game checkers thereafter in response to any player checker movement, including a capture jump movement relative to said game checkers, and (iv) provides an output based upon a wagering input and movement of said player checker(s).