Patent ID: 8430408

Claim:
A gaming system comprising: a game table having a single multiplayer display/input device; and at least one processor configured to operate with the single multiplayer display/input device to: during a first period of time: (a) display a play of a first wagering game to a plurality of players using the single multiplayer display/input device, wherein the single multiplayer display/input device is configured to enable the plurality of players to sequentially make inputs for said play of the first wagering game using the single multiplayer display/input device, and wherein the single multiplayer display/input device is configured display sequential indications to the players to make the sequential inputs for the play of the first wagering game, and (b) display any awards resulting from said play of the wagering game using the single multiplayer display/input device; and during a second period of time: (a) for each player, display a play of one of a plurality of different second wagering games to that player, wherein the single multiplayer display/input device is configured to enable the plurality of players to simultaneously make inputs for said plays of the respective second wagering games displayed to the players using the single multiplayer display/input device, wherein said plays of the second wagering games by the players are independent from each other, and wherein the single multiplayer display/input device is configured display simultaneous indications to the players to make the simultaneous inputs for the plays of the second wagering games, and (b) for each player, display any awards resulting from the play of the respective second wagering game displayed to that player using the single multiplayer display/input device.