Dynamic Modifiable Symbols in Gaming Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current gaming systems, particularly spinning reel games, lack diversity and innovation to maintain or increase player enjoyment, as they primarily rely on static symbol combinations without dynamic modification options.
Innovation Solution
A method and system that includes selecting and modifying symbols with modifiable symbols, which can receive modifiers, and determining awards based on these modified symbols, allowing for dynamic combinations and increased player engagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If static symbol combinations are used in spinning reel games, then the gaming system is simple to operate and understand, but player enjoyment and engagement are limited over time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by introducing modifiable symbols that can change their properties during the game. Symbols are no longer static but can be modified by modifiers (e.g., wild symbols, scattered symbols) that alter their functionality and value, creating dynamic gameplay that maintains player engagement while building upon the familiar spinning reel structure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the symbol system into modifiable and non-modifiable symbols, and further divides modifiable symbols into different types (e.g., wild, scattered). This segmentation allows for varied gameplay mechanics while maintaining a manageable overall system structure, enabling complexity in specific areas without overwhelming the entire gaming system
2Adaptability or versatility
If modifiers are added to modifiable symbols, then gameplay variety and engagement are increased, but the complexity of determining awards and evaluating combinations increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining the rules and conditions for modifiers before they are applied to symbols. The award determination logic is prepared in advance with clear criteria for how modifiers interact with symbol combinations, which simplifies the real-time evaluation process despite the increased gameplay variety
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies local quality by making modifiers specific to particular symbols or symbol positions rather than applying uniform changes across the board. Each modifier has specific characteristics and effects tailored to the symbol it modifies, which allows for varied gameplay while maintaining manageable complexity through localized rather than global modifications
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AI summary
A method of gaming comprising: selecting a plurality of symbols for display at a plurality of display positions, the selecting being performed by selecting from a set of symbols including one or more modifiable symbols, each modifiable symbol adapted to receive a modifier; determining whether a corresponding modifier is a available for each selected modifiable symbol; modifying each selected modifiable symbol in respect of which a positive determination is made by adding the modifier to the modifiable symbol; and determining whether to make an award based on the plurality of symbols as modified.