The Multiplayer Lobby

The Casino Multiplayer Lobby interface combines the functions of a game browser with an easy-to-use Chat engine.

Using the Lobby interface you can search for players, browse game tables, chat with other players in the lobby, and join games in progress. The Lobby supports games played for real money and for fun. A valid account, with a recognized username and password, is required to play any multiplayer games, for real money or for fun.

 

Log In | Your Nickname | Chat | Player Search | Game Browser | Game Help

back to the topLog In

To log in to the Multiplayer Lobby you must have an account with a valid username and password, and a unique Nickname. The Lobby automatically asks users to either log in or sign up upon entering. If the account used to log in has no Nickname, the user will be asked to enter one.

Account management and authentication is handled by Customer Center.

back to the topYour Nickname

Your Nickname is entered when logging in to the Multiplayer Lobby for the first time. This name will be displayed when you type in a chat room or join any multiplayer game.

The Nickname you chose must be unique. If you select a name used by another player, you will be prompted to chose an alternate name. Nicknames in the Multiplayer Lobby are case-sensitive.

Your nickname can be changed using the My Account interface in Customer Center.

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The multiplayer Chat feature is divided into multiple rooms (or instances). Players chatting in one room cannot interact with players in other rooms.

To send messages in the Chat rooms:

  1. Click inside the Chat text field.

    2. The Chat text field has the default text "Type your message here...".

  2. Type your desired message.
  3. Press Enter to post your message.

When you post a message, it is displayed in the Chat window beside your Player Nickname.

There are two different types of chat rooms: lobby chat and table chat.

Lobby Chat

The Lobby Chat room is visible when you are in the Lobby or at a game table. The Lobby Chat room has the following features:

  • Cannot be hidden.
  • Text entered will be visible to all players browsing the Multiplayer Lobby.
  • There is only one (1) Lobby chat room.

Table Chat

When you enter a game table, either to watch or to play, a Table Chat room is shown. Table Chat rooms have the following features:

  • There is an announcement when players enter or leave the room.
  • The chat window can be shown or hidden using the button toggle in the top right corner.
  • There is one (1) Table chat room for each game table.

back to the topPlayer Search

The Multiplayer Lobby includes a Player Search feature that allows you to locate other users who are online. The Player Search feature has the following features:

  • All searches are by player Nickname.
  • Only players who are online and playing at a table can be found. Players idling in the Lobby or watching a game will not appear in any search results.

To search for a player:

  1. Click inside the Search field in the top right corner of the game browser.

    2. The Search field has the default text "Enter exact Nickname... ".

  2. Type the nickname of the player you wish to find.
  3. Click Search or press Enter to search for the player.

    4. If the target player is found, the name and properties of the table the player is seated at will be displayed in a drop-down window. The search results window includes buttons to Go to Table or Close the window.

    If the target player is not engaged in a game or no player with the selected nickname exists, the results window will display Player Not Found.

  4. Click Go to Table if you wish to join the table the target player is seated at.

When you join a game using the Player Search feature, you join as an observer. If there is space remaining at the table, you can take a seat and play at your discretion.

back to the topGame Browser

The game browser in the Multiplayer Lobby displays the game tables available for a selected game type in a tabular format. Controls to filter, sort, and search the tables are displayed on the top margin of the browser frame.

The exact options provided to filter and sort available game tables vary according to the multiplayer game selected. Common browser controls include:

  • Radio buttons to filter games for real money, for fun, or to show all types.
  • Button toggles to show or hide full tables (no seats available)
  • Clickable column headings that sort tables in ascending or descending order.
  • Player Search text field that supports searching for online users. See Player Search for more information.

To find a game table to play at, using Multiplayer Blackjack as an example:

  1. Click the Multiplayer Blackjack tab.

    2. A list of game tables for Multiplayer Blackjack is shown. The controls for searching, sorting, and filtering tables appear on the browser frame.

  2. Filter the list of game tables, using the controls on the browser frame.

    3. Options for filtering the list of tables include:

    1. Showing only games played For Fun, or games played For Real money.
    2. Show/Hide full tables.
    3. Search for players, using player nickname.

    Click on a column heading to sort the list of tables. The columns shown are:

    1. Table Name - a short description of the table
    2. Category - bet limits and player skill level for the table
    3. No. of Players - the current and maximum number of players at the table
    4. Min Bet - the minimum bet amount at the table
    5. Max Bet - the maximum bet amount at the table
  3. Double click on the desired table to join as an observer.

back to the topGame Help

There are help pages for the following casino games:

 
 
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