130 results about "Game mechanics" patented technology

A graphical user interface for providing, on-demand, a game of chance with a hold-and-spin feature game mechanic in a format that features a larger number of reels and chances to receive prizes than are provided in typical hold-and-spin games. The graphical interface is configured to nevertheless provide a hold-and-spin gameplay experience similar to that found in hold-and-spin games having a smaller number of reels.

A graphical user interface for providing, on-demand, a game of chance with a hold-and-spin feature game mechanic in a format that features a larger number of reels and chances to receive prizes than are provided in typical hold-and-spin games. The graphical interface is configured to nevertheless provide a hold-and-spin gameplay experience similar to that found in hold-and-spin games having a smaller number of reels.

A system includes a gaming platform hosting a plurality of games, each having the same or different game mechanic. The gaming platform displays a universal progress metric at a user interface (UI) of the plurality of games, which tracks cumulative progress across all games. The universal progress metric is updated / synchronized in real-time with progress made by the player in any of the games according to the corresponding game mechanics. A rewards distribution module calculates and distributes rewards based on universal progress metric, such as at least one of in-game prizes / bonuses, off-game / meta-game prizes / rewards, and / or real-world prizes. Players are allocated soft currency based on the universal progress metric, which are redeemed for the rewards, thereby allowing the players to redeem / obtain rewards in any of the games based on progress made in the same or different games in the gaming platform.

Systems and methods for developing a game of chance. The game of chance being at least partially developed using specialized artificial intelligence (AI) game design systems or specialized artificial intelligence game design system modules or components which may include different types of machine learning or training techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, reinforced, deep learning and artificial neural networks and / or similar and may include analyzing past game performance utilizing full, partial or estimated prior game performance data for developing slot machine game math models, slot machine game mechanics and associated game programming, slot machine game art and graphics, slot machine animations, slot machine game sound effects, partial or full slot machine game development, slot machine computer code, slot machine game quality assurance diagnosis and editing, slot machine game analytics, slot machine compliance, slot machine help screens, and slot game predictive models, etc.

A graphical user interface for providing, on-demand, a game of chance with a hold-and-spin feature game mechanic in a format that features a larger number of reels and chances to receive prizes than are provided in typical hold-and-spin games. The graphical interface is configured to nevertheless provide a hold-and-spin gameplay experience similar to that found in hold-and-spin games having a smaller number of reels.

Systems and methods for developing a game of chance. The game of chance being at least partially developed using specialized artificial intelligence (AI) game design systems or specialized artificial intelligence game design system modules or components which may include different types of machine learning or training techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, reinforced, deep learning and artificial neural networks and / or similar and may include analyzing past game performance utilizing full, partial or estimated prior game performance data for developing game math models, game mechanics and associated game programming, game art and graphics, game animations, game sound effects, partial or full game development, game computer code, game quality assurance diagnosis and editing, game analytics, compliance, help screens, and predictive models, etc.

To provide a game machine capable of increasing working efficiency in a manufacturing process of the game machine by a worker having a visual handicap.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine equipped with a game board having a flow-down area in which game balls can flow down, a recessed and projecting notation section 2111 indicated in a recessed and projecting shape is provided in a predetermined position of a ball route unit 2100A provided in the game board as a flow path of game balls, character information by the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is provided such that it can be touched by finger tips, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is provided in a position in which it cannot be visually recognized easily from the front side of the Pachinko machine in a state in which the ball route unit 2100A is provided on the game board.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 158

Systems and methods for developing a game of chance. The game of chance being at least partially developed using specialized artificial intelligence (AI) game design systems or specialized artificial intelligence game design system modules or components which may include different types of machine learning or training techniques, including supervised, unsupervised, reinforced, deep learning and artificial neural networks and / or similar and may include analyzing past game performance utilizing full, partial or estimated prior game performance data for developing slot machine game math models, slot machine game mechanics and associated game programming, slot machine game art and graphics, slot machine animations, slot machine game sound effects, partial or full slot machine game development, slot machine computer code, slot machine game quality assurance diagnosis and editing, slot machine game analytics, slot machine compliance, slot machine help screens, and slot game predictive models, etc.

To provide a game machine capable of attaining improvement in operability of operation means.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: first operation means; second operation means disposed at a position separated from the first operation means; operation detection means capable of detecting an operation; a connection that connects the first operation means and the second operation means; a game machine body; a reel unit constituted to be detachably attached to the game machine body; and an information member on which the name of the manufacturer of the game machine and information on performance of the game machine are written. Either when the first operation means is operated or when the second operation means is operated, the operation detection means is able to detect the operation. The connection has a portion to be detected, and the operation detection means is able to detect that an operation is performed when the position of the portion to be detected is changed. At least one of the first operation means and the second operation means is formed in a flat shape.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 334

A dice toss game and method utilizing a curved target board and soft silicone dice is disclosed. The game apparatus comprises a plurality of cubic silicone dice having a Shore OO durometer hardness between 20-40, and a curved plastic target board with a concave upper surface, center aperture, and foldable support legs. The method involves two teams alternating offense and defense play rounds, with the offensive team tossing dice at the board to score points based on the outcome, and the defensive team attempting to catch the dice. The curved board and soft dice provide unique targeting challenges and gameplay mechanics.

A button, button deck, and method are disclosed for a gaming machine. A button deck includes multiple mechanical buttons presented along a front shelf of the gaming machine. Buttons include a push button mechanism and a transparent button cap. A one-way mirror film positioned beneath the inner surface of the transparent button cap. A light source is positioned beneath the transparent button cap. A graphical printed pattern is positioned with respect to the light source and the one-way mirror film such that when the light source is active the printed pattern is visible through the one-way mirror film, and when the light source is off the printed pattern is not visible and the transparent button cap has a mirror appearance. The light may be controlled depending on configuration data for the gaming machine, associated with an installed game.

This game system includes: a game mechanism for dropping a first game medium on which related information is visibly displayed from a game table by reciprocation of a movable table on the game table; and a control part for progressing a game according to the related information on the first game medium dropped from the game table.

To provide a game machine capable of increasing working efficiency in a manufacturing process of the game machine by a worker having a visual handicap.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine equipped with a game board having a flow-down area in which game balls can flow down, a recessed and projecting notation section 2111 indicated in a recessed and projecting shape is provided in a predetermined position of a middle flow path section 2102 provided in the game board as a flow path of game balls, character information by the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is provided such that it can be touched by finger tips, the middle flow path section 2102 is mounted to a ball route unit 2100A provided in a predetermined position within the game board, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 cannot be visually recognized easily from the outside than when it is visually recognized directly when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is visually recognized easily from the outside when it is mounted wrongly than when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 160

To provide a game machine capable of increasing working efficiency in a manufacturing process of the game machine by a worker having a visual handicap.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine equipped with a game board having a flow-down area in which game balls can flow down, a recessed and projecting notation section 2111 indicated in a recessed and projecting shape is provided in a predetermined position of a middle flow path section 2102 provided in the game board as a flow path of game balls, character information by the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is provided such that it can be touched by finger tips, the middle flow path section 2102 is mounted to a ball route unit 2100A provided in a predetermined position within the game board, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 cannot be visually recognized easily from the outside than when it is visually recognized directly when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is visually recognized easily from the outside when it is mounted wrongly than when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 160

To provide a game machine capable of increasing working efficiency in a manufacturing process of the game machine by a worker having a visual handicap.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine equipped with a game board having a flow-down area in which game balls can flow down, a recessed and projecting notation section 2111 indicated in a recessed and projecting shape is provided in a predetermined position of a middle flow path section 2102 provided in the game board as a flow path of game balls, character information by the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is provided such that it can be touched by finger tips, the middle flow path section 2102 is mounted to a ball route unit 2100A provided in a predetermined position within the game board, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 cannot be visually recognized easily from the outside than when it is visually recognized directly when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is visually recognized easily from the outside when it is mounted wrongly than when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 160

To provide a game machine capable of increasing working efficiency in a manufacturing process of the game machine by a worker having a visual handicap.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine equipped with a game board having a flow-down area in which game balls can flow down, a recessed and projecting notation section 2111 indicated in a recessed and projecting shape is provided in a predetermined position of a middle flow path section 2102 provided in the game board as a flow path of game balls, character information by the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is provided such that it can be touched by finger tips, the middle flow path section 2102 is mounted to a ball route unit 2100A provided in a predetermined position within the game board, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 cannot be visually recognized easily from the outside than when it is visually recognized directly when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is visually recognized easily from the outside when it is mounted wrongly than when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 160

To provide a game machine capable of increasing working efficiency in a manufacturing process of the game machine by a worker having a visual handicap.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine equipped with a game board having a flow-down area in which game balls can flow down, a recessed and projecting notation section 2111 indicated in a recessed and projecting shape is provided in a predetermined position of a middle flow path section 2102 provided in the game board as a flow path of game balls, character information by the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is provided such that it can be touched by finger tips, the middle flow path section 2102 is mounted to a ball route unit 2100A provided in a predetermined position within the game board, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 cannot be visually recognized easily from the outside than when it is visually recognized directly when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is visually recognized easily from the outside when it is mounted wrongly than when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 160

A deck of playing cards provides a mechanism for generating probabilistically balanced random outcomes without physical dice. The deck includes a plurality of cards, where each card has traditional card suit and value indicia. Crucially, each card also displays a plurality of distinct dice roll indicia, corresponding to pre-determined outcomes for different polyhedral die types (e.g., D4, D6, D20). At least one die type can include non-numeric functional game mechanics, such as a “reroll” command. The cards may also include augmented gameplay elements like tarot indicia. A method of use involves drawing a card, using a die value, and placing it in a discard pile without replacement, which alters the probability of subsequent draws. This system combines the function of a standard card deck and a full set of gaming dice into a single, portable, and statistically consistent tool.

To provide a game machine capable of increasing working efficiency in a manufacturing process of the game machine by a worker having a visual handicap.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine equipped with a game board having a flow-down area in which game balls can flow down, a recessed and projecting notation section 2111 indicated in a recessed and projecting shape is provided in a predetermined position of a middle flow path section 2102 provided in the game board as a flow path of game balls, character information by the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is provided such that it can be touched by finger tips, the middle flow path section 2102 is mounted to a ball route unit 2100A provided in a predetermined position within the game board, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 cannot be visually recognized easily from the outside than when it is visually recognized directly when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is visually recognized easily from the outside when it is mounted wrongly than when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 160

Embodiments described herein offer a unique and immersive gaming experience that combines physical gameplay with digital enhancements. The systems and methods may use a series of auto-refillable ejection devices, configured to expel various materials like foam or paint onto players, providing a dynamic and engaging environment. These devices could be controlled by an ejection logic that integrates with game data, device control data, photobooth data, and other potential data types to ensure precise timing and interaction during gameplay. Players are immersed in the game, with moments captured by multiple cameras of an integrated photobooth. The photobooth system could capture real-time images and videos, such as a “bomb explosion” of the ejection devices being engaged, which can be processed, stored, and shared through personalized links or social media platforms. The combination of interactive game mechanics, synchronized control, and shareable media content enhances player engagement, offering a memorable and replayable gaming experience.

To provide a game machine capable of increasing working efficiency in a manufacturing process of the game machine by a worker having a visual handicap.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine equipped with a game board having a flow-down area in which game balls can flow down, a recessed and projecting notation section 2111 indicated in a recessed and projecting shape is provided in a predetermined position of a middle flow path section 2102 provided in the game board as a flow path of game balls, character information by the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is provided such that it can be touched by finger tips, the middle flow path section 2102 is mounted to a ball route unit 2100A provided in a predetermined position within the game board, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 cannot be visually recognized easily from the outside than when it is visually recognized directly when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is visually recognized easily from the outside when it is mounted wrongly than when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 160

To cause a player to recognize a brand of a game machine easily.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a manufacturer information display part for displaying game machine manufacturer information in a recognizable manner, and a brand information display part for displaying game machine brand information in a recognizable manner. The brand information display part displays the brand information if a predetermined condition is established, and hides the brand information if the predetermined condition fails to be established. The manufacturer information display part is arranged so that an entire marker for identifying a manufacturer can be visually recognized from the front, and displays the manufacturer information regardless of whether or not the predetermined condition is established. The brand information display part is arranged to be offset to a player side with respect to the manufacturer information display part, and overlap with at least part of the manufacturer information display part, and allows the visual recognition from the front for a display region of the manufacturer information display part to be obstructed when the brand information display part is displaying the brand information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

The invention discloses an LBE large-space MOBA game implementation method based on multi-site collaboration, and the method comprises the steps: building a unified coordinate system in a plurality of mutually isolated real sites in a physical space, and synchronizing the coordinates of VR equipment of players in real time based on the coordinate system; distributing players belonging to different MOBA game camps to different real sites; based on the synchronized VR equipment coordinates, virtual prompt information used for avoiding physical collision in the same camp is displayed for players of the camps in a virtual scene; and in response to a specific state triggered in the MOBA game, based on a preset display rule corresponding to the specific state, controlling the virtual scene display content of the affected player, and realizing an MOBA game mechanism. According to the method provided by the invention, through multi-site physical isolation and differentiated state response, on the premise of ensuring safety, an MOBA core tactical mechanism is realized.

To provide a game machine capable of increasing working efficiency in a manufacturing process of the game machine by a worker having a visual handicap.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine equipped with a game board having a flow-down area in which game balls can flow down, a recessed and projecting notation section 2111 indicated in a recessed and projecting shape is provided in a predetermined position of a middle flow path section 2102 provided in the game board as a flow path of game balls, character information by the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is provided such that it can be touched by finger tips, the middle flow path section 2102 is mounted to a ball route unit 2100A provided in a predetermined position within the game board, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 cannot be visually recognized easily from the outside than when it is visually recognized directly when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is visually recognized easily from the outside when it is mounted wrongly than when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 160

The application discloses an interactive advertisement putting system and method based on full-element cognitive verification and game copy, and constructs a technical scheme with an advertisement full-element information structured anchor point as a data basis, a differentiated question generation strategy and a pre-showing-memory-driven puzzle challenge as a cognitive verification means, a budget quantization copy difficulty parameter and a copy leader skill and advertisement anchor point timestamp forced binding as a game-driven mechanism, and a cognitive score cross-module coupling and cross-platform commission tracking as an incentive closed loop. The application improves the cognition of users on advertisement information to full-element deep understanding and impression strengthening, converts puzzle interaction into a cognitive processing tool depending on advertisement memory, and converts the advertisement budget into a quantifiable and challenging game copy difficulty value, so that the advertisement content itself becomes a core driving element of the game mechanism.

A graphical user interface for providing, on-demand, a game of chance with a hold-and-spin feature game mechanic in a format that features a larger number of reels and chances to receive prizes than are provided in typical hold-and-spin games. The graphical interface is configured to nevertheless provide a hold-and-spin gameplay experience similar to that found in hold-and-spin games having a smaller number of reels.

To provide a game machine capable of increasing working efficiency in a manufacturing process of the game machine by a worker having a visual handicap.SOLUTION: In a Pachinko machine equipped with a game board having a flow-down area in which game balls can flow down, a recessed and projecting notation section 2111 indicated in a recessed and projecting shape is provided in a predetermined position of a middle flow path section 2102 provided in the game board as a flow path of game balls, character information by the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is provided such that it can be touched by finger tips, the middle flow path section 2102 is mounted to a ball route unit 2100A provided in a predetermined position within the game board, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 cannot be visually recognized easily from the outside than when it is visually recognized directly when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A, and the recessed and projecting notation section 2111 is visually recognized easily from the outside when it is mounted wrongly than when it is correctly mounted to the ball route unit 2100A.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 160

A graphical user interface for providing a game of chance with a hold-and-spin feature game mechanic in a format that features a smaller number of reels than is provided in typical hold-and-spin games. The graphical interface is configured to nevertheless provide a hold-and-spin gameplay experience similar to that found in hold-and-spin games having a larger number of reels.

A graphical user interface for providing a game of chance with a hold-and-spin feature game mechanic in a format that features a smaller number of reels than is provided in typical hold-and-spin games. The graphical interface is configured to nevertheless provide a hold-and-spin gameplay experience similar to that found in hold-and-spin games having a larger number of reels.

A stateless artificial intelligence game master system and method enables scalable, provider-agnostic interactive game experiences. The system comprises a stateless game server processing requests without persistent session state, a provider-agnostic AI orchestration engine supporting automatic failover between multiple language model providers, a context reconstruction module dynamically rebuilding game context from transaction logs, and a real-time integration module enforcing game mechanics without state persistence. The architecture achieves memory efficiency of approximately 16 kilobytes per session compared to 10+ megabytes for stateful implementations, enabling horizontal scaling without session affinity requirements. The system supports graceful degradation through template-based fallback when AI providers are unavailable. Security features include AES-256-GCM encryption of API credentials with session-specific initialization vectors. The invention addresses limitations of existing stateful AI game systems including memory accumulation, single-provider dependency, and session affinity requirements.