Lottery Secondary-Game Play with Award-Range Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lottery gaming systems lack flexibility in how players interact with secondary games, often requiring manual intervention for wagering decisions based on draw lottery game awards, which can lead to potential losses or missed opportunities.
Innovation Solution
A lottery gaming system that determines a player symbol set and automatic award range, automatically using awards within a specified range for a secondary game or offering player choice outside that range, enhancing player interaction and reducing potential losses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual intervention is required for wagering decisions on secondary games, then player control over awards is improved, but player engagement and potential winnings are reduced due to missed opportunities
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by automatically entering secondary games when award amounts fall within predetermined ranges, executing wagering decisions before the player would need to manually intervene. This resolves the contradiction by handling routine decisions automatically while preserving player control for exceptional cases.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts its behavior based on award amounts, automatically playing secondary games for certain award ranges while providing manual control options for others. This dynamic approach optimizes player engagement for small awards while maintaining player control for larger amounts.
2Productivity
If automatic secondary game play is implemented for all awards, then player engagement is improved, but player risk increases due to loss of control over wagering decisions
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the parameter of automation based on the award amount parameter. Awards within specific ranges trigger automatic secondary game play, while awards outside these ranges provide manual control options, thus managing player risk while maintaining engagement.
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback to players about automatic wagering decisions and award amounts, allowing players to review and override decisions if desired. This feedback mechanism reduces player risk by maintaining transparency and control while preserving engagement benefits.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If manual wagering decisions are required, then player control over risk is improved, but time consumption and potential losses increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary wagering actions automatically for secondary games when awards qualify, eliminating the time players would spend making manual decisions. Players retain risk control by being able to review and override automatic decisions if desired.
Solution Approach 2:
The system serves itself by automatically managing secondary game wagering for qualifying awards, handling the time-consuming decision-making process without player intervention. This self-service approach reduces time loss while maintaining player control through override capabilities.
4Ease of manufacture
If simple lottery ticket structure is used, then ease of purchase is improved, but player interaction and sales potential are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The lottery ticket system provides multiple functions within a single ticket structure: primary game play, automatic secondary game eligibility determination, and award range-based automated wagering. This multi-functionality increases sales potential while maintaining ticket simplicity for the player.
Solution Approach 2:
The ticket system segments functionality into distinct components: primary game section, secondary game eligibility section, and automated wagering section. This segmentation allows complex features to be added without complicating the overall ticket structure or player interaction.
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AI summary
A lottery gaming system and method of operation thereof that provide a play of a draw lottery game and based on an amount of the award from the play of the draw lottery game an associated play of a secondary game. Based on the amount of the award, the play of the secondary game can be automatic, or optional, or not provided at all.