Bonus Spin System for Dynamic Game Outcome Conversion

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional gaming devices and systems often provide limited paytables, making it difficult to generate varied game play experiences and maintain player interest, as they rely on random number generators for outcomes, leading to extended periods of losing without large wins, which can discourage players.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a bonus spin system that integrates with traditional game play, offering bonus spins, free games, or incentives not included in the base game paytable, allowing for enhanced game experiences by converting losing outcomes into winning ones, and adjusting payback percentages based on player behavior and wager size.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a random number generator is used to determine game outcomes, then fairness and unpredictability are improved, but player excitement and engagement deteriorate due to extended losing periods

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoutcome fairnessVSAvoidplayer engagement
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts game outcomes based on player behavior patterns, wager sizes, and session duration. The controller monitors player activity and modifies outcome probabilities in real-time, transitioning from static random outcomes to dynamic adaptive outcomes that balance fairness with engagement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements feedback loops where player responses to previous outcomes influence future outcomes. The controller analyzes player behavior patterns and uses this feedback to adjust outcome generation, creating a responsive system that adapts to player needs while maintaining overall statistical integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple paytables with varying payback percentages are provided, then casino flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepayback flexibilityVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The gaming device incorporates a universal controller that can operate with multiple paytables and outcome generation methods. This single controller performs multiple functions: generating random outcomes, analyzing player behavior, adjusting outcomes dynamically, and managing different paytable configurations, eliminating the need for separate systems for each function.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes operational parameters dynamically based on detected player behavior patterns. Instead of requiring separate hardware configurations for different paytables, the controller adjusts software parameters and outcome probabilities in real-time, allowing flexible payback percentage changes without increasing physical device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Productivity

If bonus spins and incentives are integrated into base game play, then player excitement is improved, but accounting accuracy challenges increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveplayer excitementVSAvoidaccounting accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The controller acts as an intermediary between the random outcome generation and the final game outcome display. It receives base game outcomes, adjusts them based on player behavior analysis, and delivers modified outcomes while maintaining separate tracking of bonus spins and incentives. This intermediary layer enables precise accounting of all game elements while delivering enhanced player experience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20220392298A1Means for enhancing game play of gaming device
Publication Date: 2022.12.08 ACRES TECH
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AI summary

Embodiments of the present concept provide gaming devices and gaming systems that are configured to implement means for enhancing game play. Here, various embodiments of this concept use game insertion techniques to enhance the game play experience for players. These game insertion techniques include placing bonus spins, free games, or other incentives within traditional game play. In one model, a gaming device may use a bonus spin routine to replace a losing game outcome with a winning game outcome. Here, the player may be shown the initial losing game outcome and then be notified that a bonus spin has been awarded, which ultimately results in the winning game outcome.