Method and system for dynamically leveling game play in electronic gaming environments

Abstract

Methods and systems for automatically determining game content based upon dynamically adjusted individual skill levels are provided. Example embodiments provide an Electronic Gaming Engine (“EGE”), which includes a Dynamic Challenge Level Adjuster for supporting multi-player, individualized skill-based games. In one embodiment, the EGE comprises game flow logic; game content models, for example, question and answer (“Q&A”) challenge models; a Dynamic Challenge Level Adjuster; one or more scoring modules; challenge data; participant data; and an input / output interface. These components cooperate to determine and assign skill level indexes on an individual basis and to automatically present game content appropriate to each individual player's skill level.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to methods and systems for providing for competitive game play between players having different skill characteristics and, in particular, to methods and systems for dynamically adjusting game aspects to account for varied skill levels of multiple players while playing electronic based games. [0003] 2. Background Information [0004] To date, the ability for players of different skills or age levels to simultaneously and competitively play a single game that is perceived as fair to all players is limited. This is especially true of question and answer based games, trivia games, or other games that typically require knowledge that is often related to factors such as age and experience. Often, if a game is played at the child's level, the adult gets bored. Similarly, if the game is played at the adult's level, the child gets frustrated. [0005] Some attempts have been made to solve these prob...

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Benefits of technology

[0007] Embodiments of the present invention provide enhanced computer- and network-based methods and systems for automatically and dynamically providing skill-based game content on an individualized basis yet preserving competition between game participants, all within the confines of a single game. Different participants can simultaneously and competitively play the same game at each participant's individual skill level in a manner that is most comfortable to the participant. Example embodiments provide a Dynamic Challenge Level Adjuster (“DCLA” or “Level Adjuster”) for carrying out the techniques for automatically determining game content based upon dynamically adjusted individual skill levels. In one embodiment, the Level Adjuster is included as part of an Electronic G...

Problems solved by technology

To date, the ability for players of different skills or age levels to simultaneously and competitively play a single game that is perceived as fair to all players is limited.

Often, if a game is played at the child's level, the adult gets bored.

Similarly, if the game is played at the adult's level, the child gets frustrated.

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