Bingo Game Wild Symbol Pattern Matching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Draw style games like Bingo have become less exciting and less attractive to players due to their conventional nature, lacking innovative elements to enhance player engagement and winning possibilities.

Innovation Solution

The introduction of 'Wild spots' that can be used to supplement drawn symbols and create winning patterns, with payouts dependent on the number of wild symbols used, allowing for more varied and engaging gameplay.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional bingo game rules are used, then the game is easy to understand and operate, but the game becomes less exciting and less attractive to players

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoidattractiveness to players

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent modifies the traditional bingo parameters by introducing wild symbols that can substitute for any drawn symbol. This changes the fundamental matching parameter from exact symbol matching to flexible pattern matching, thereby increasing game attractiveness while maintaining ease of operation through the same basic card-marking mechanics

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The wild symbol serves multiple functions: it can represent any drawn symbol, it can complete multiple different winning patterns simultaneously, and it can be used strategically in different positions on the card. This multi-functionality enhances player engagement without complicating the basic game mechanics

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If traditional bingo drawing rules are applied, then the game follows established procedures, but there are limited possibilities for winning

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveestablished proceduresVSAvoidpossibilities for winning

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces dynamic elements where wild symbols can be strategically placed and used in different configurations throughout the game. Players can adapt their strategy based on which wild symbols they receive and how drawn symbols align with potential winning patterns, creating multiple evolving pathways to victory while maintaining reliable drawing procedures

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If wild symbols are introduced to create winning patterns, then more opportunities for winning are provided, but the game complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveopportunities for winningVSAvoidgame complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent limits the number of wild symbols that can be used in a winning pattern to a specific maximum (typically 2-3 wild symbols per line). This partial action approach provides enhanced winning opportunities through wild symbols while preventing excessive complexity by capping their usage, thereby maintaining game accessibility

Inventive Principle:

Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Data Source

PatentUS8991827B2Bingo game using extra symbols

Publication Date: 2015.03.31 XPERTX

AI summary

In a draw style wagering game, a player may be allocated a player card displaying a plurality of symbols from a symbol set. When a draw is conducted, a determination is made as to whether the drawn symbols on the player card form a winning pattern. If no winning pattern can be made, a winning pattern can be created by supplementing the drawn symbols with one or more wild symbols up to a maximum number. A payout may be awarding for the winning pattern. The payout may be dependent on the number of wild symbols used to create the winning pattern.