Patent ID: 6656044
Filing Date: 2003-12-02
Classification: A63F,G07F

Abstract:
A method for playing a video gaming machine including features of Poker and Bingo comprising:providing a processor including a first data structure storing data corresponding to a display of a matrix of positions arranged in vertical columns and horizontal rows defining a Bingo card and a second data structure storing data representing playing cards; a player inputting a wager and prompting the processor to play a hand of play on the machine; the processor, in response to prompting controlling an electronic display to (i) display at least one player Bingo card matrix of coordinates, each coordinate including a Bingo number and (ii) to store a virtual Bingo card matrix, each coordinate including a Bingo number, (iii) randomly select and display at the display outcome set Bingo numbers, (iv) compare the outcome set Bingo numbers as they are selected to the player and virtual Bingo card's numbers and if a concordance exists, record said concordance, (v) for each player Bingo card, randomly selecting, assigning and displaying from said second data structure a playing card corresponding to each coordinate for each concordance and (vi) select and display said outcome set Bingo numbers until one of said virtual or player Bingo cards records a predefined Bingo pattern; if said virtual Bingo card first records said predefined Bingo pattern, concluding the game hand, if a said player Bingo card first records said predefined Bingo issuing an award to the player for obtaining the Bingo; and for the player Bingo card, comparing the playing cards assigned to said coordinates of at least one of a row, column, four corners or diagonal pattern and if said compared cards define at least one of a predetermined winning holding, issuing an award to the player.