Blackjack Bonus Feature Segmentation for Player Engagement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Video Blackjack games have a low payback percentage compared to other casino games, making them less attractive to players, and there is a need to increase excitement and player engagement.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a bonus feature in video Blackjack games where players can achieve additional awards by triggering a bonus event during a bonus period, allowing them to play multiple Blackjack hands and receive bonus awards for achieving specific hand combinations, including Blackjack hands, which can be reused in additional hands.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the payout for winning Blackjack hands is increased, then the payback percentage is improved, but the game excitement and player engagement deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The game is segmented into base gameplay and bonus feature components. The bonus feature is triggered by achieving specific hand combinations (e.g., three Blackjacks) and provides separate award opportunities, allowing the game to offer higher overall payback through structured bonus events rather than simply increasing base payouts.
Solution Approach 2:
The game introduces dynamic elements through the bonus feature system where payout ratios can change based on game state. During bonus events, players can achieve enhanced payouts (e.g., 2:1 or 3:2 for Blackjack) and access additional award opportunities, making the game adaptable and exciting while maintaining high payback potential.
2Reliability
If the payout ratio for Blackjack hands is increased from 1:1 to 3:2 or higher, then the payback percentage is improved, but the game becomes less attractive to players
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the gaming experience into base game play and bonus feature events. The bonus feature provides separate award opportunities with enhanced payout ratios, allowing the game to achieve high overall payback (94-99%) through the combination of base game payouts and bonus event rewards rather than relying solely on increased base payout ratios.
Solution Approach 2:
The game implements dynamic payout structures where the effective payout ratio changes based on game state. During bonus events, players can achieve superior payout ratios (2:1 or 3:2 for Blackjack hands) and access multiple award opportunities, making the game highly attractive to players seeking both excitement and high return potential.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a bonus feature is added to increase excitement, then player engagement is improved, but the game complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bonus feature utilizes the existing Blackjack gameplay mechanics and hand evaluation systems, making the bonus feature multi-functional rather than adding entirely new game elements. The same card dealing and hand evaluation processes serve both base game and bonus feature purposes, minimizing the increase in overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The bonus feature triggers are based on pre-defined hand combinations (e.g., achieving three Blackjacks) that are determined during normal gameplay. This preliminary tracking of hand outcomes automatically qualifies players for bonus events without requiring complex additional gameplay mechanics, thereby maintaining relative simplicity while enhancing player engagement.
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AI summary
A bonus event for Blackjack card games is provided. The bonus event has two or more designated bonus element, such as card hands. If one of the bonus elements is achieved as the result of play of a first Blackjack game, the bonus event is triggered. A bonus award is paid to the player if the player receives remaining required bonus elements as a result of the play of additional Blackjack games during the bonus period. The game is preferably played against a dealer at a video Blackjack machine and offers the player the opportunity for awards for each Blackjack game win and one or more additional bonus awards.