Animated Reel Gaming Control for Dynamic Denomination Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gaming machines lack engaging and interactive features that attract players and enhance their gaming experience, particularly in terms of denomination selection and progressive award transformation.
Innovation Solution
A gaming machine with a control unit that renders animated sequences of computer-generated images, allowing players to select denominations and progressive awards, and animates the transformation of progressive awards based on selected denominations, using a processor to execute algorithms for rendering and determining corresponding values.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mechanical slot machines are used, then the structure is simple and reliable, but the player engagement and entertainment value are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical reels with virtual reels displayed on a screen, using computer-generated animations and effects to create an engaging gaming experience. The mechanical reel structure is substituted with digital rendering, allowing for enhanced visual effects, animated sequences, and interactive features while maintaining the core slot game functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed denomination games are provided, then the game operation is simple, but the player selection flexibility and engagement are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic denomination selection where players can choose from multiple denomination options during gameplay. The game adapts to player choices by adjusting the progressive award values and game parameters accordingly. This dynamic configuration allows players to select their preferred denomination while the system automatically adjusts other game elements to maintain proper gameplay balance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent allows players to change game parameters including denomination selection, which triggers corresponding changes in progressive award values, bet amounts, and other game parameters. The system dynamically adjusts these parameters based on player selection, providing flexibility while maintaining game integrity through automated parameter coordination.
3Adaptability or versatility
If progressive awards are not transformed with denomination changes, then the game operation is simple, but the player engagement and perceived value are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automatic transformation of progressive award values based on denomination changes. When players select different denominations, the system automatically adjusts the progressive award values proportionally, ensuring that the perceived value and engagement remain consistent across different denomination selections. This parameter transformation is handled through automated algorithms that calculate and apply the appropriate scaling factors.
Data Source
AI summary
A gaming machine is described herein. The gaming machine includes a cabinet, a display device mounted to the cabinet, and a control unit operably coupled to the display device. The control unit includes a processor programmed to execute an algorithm to render an animated sequence of computer-generated images on the display device including the steps of rendering a denomination configuration screen on the display device including a plurality of selectable denominations and receiving an operator's selections of the selectable denominations including a first operator selected denomination and a second operator selected denomination. The processor determines an MDT multiplier based on the first operator selected denomination and determines an MDT denomination for each operator selected denomination based on the MDT multiplier.