Bingo Game Path Formation Between Origin and Destination Symbols
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional bingo-type games offer limited excitement and engagement, leading to player frustration due to low chances of winning, which negatively impacts player interest and profitability.
Innovation Solution
A system and method for playing bingo-type games where players form a path between an origin and destination symbol using matched player symbols, with the system randomly selecting symbols and determining game outcomes based on these matches, providing awards when a triggering condition is met.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional bingo games use simple number matching, then the game rules are simple and easy to understand, but player engagement and winning chances are low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the traditional one-dimensional number matching into a two-dimensional path formation game. Players no longer just match numbers but must connect them through intermediate symbols to form continuous paths between origin and destination symbols, adding spatial dimensionality to the matching process and increasing engagement while maintaining simplicity
2Productivity
If the game uses path formation between symbols, then player engagement and winning chances are improved, but the game complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the path formation process into discrete, manageable components: origin symbols, destination symbols, intermediate symbols, and the paths connecting them. This segmentation allows the complex path formation mechanic to be broken down into simple, intuitive steps for players while maintaining the enhanced engagement and winning possibilities
3Reliability
If traditional bingo uses random number selection, then the game is fair and simple, but player frustration increases due to low award chances
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates feedback mechanisms where players receive visual confirmation when symbols are matched and paths are formed. The system provides immediate feedback through the formation of visible paths between origin and destination symbols, enhancing player satisfaction and perceived award frequency while maintaining the fairness of random symbol selection
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AI summary
A method for allowing players to play a bingo-type game with a gaming system is described herein. The method includes displaying the bingo-type game on the display device, randomly selecting a plurality of player symbols, randomly selecting a plurality of game symbols, determining if each one of the plurality of game symbols matches a corresponding one of the plurality of player symbols, and determining a game outcome of the bingo-type game as a function of the matched player symbols. The method also includes determining if a triggering condition occurs in the game outcome and responsively providing an award to the player if the triggering condition occurs. The triggering condition is defined as a path extending between the origin symbol and the destination symbol and including at least one matched player symbol.