Dynamic Number Set Modification in Keno Gaming Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Keno games lack variations that enhance player excitement and enjoyment, particularly in the selection and generation of numbers, leading to a need for innovative methods to increase engagement and fun.
Innovation Solution
A gaming system that introduces an additional number triggering event, allowing at least one additional number to be added to a selected number set, forming a modified number set, which can be either the player's or the gaming system's number set, to determine awards based on comparisons between the two sets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If standard Keno game rules are used, then the game structure is simple and easy to understand, but player excitement and engagement are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the number set size variable rather than fixed. The base number set size is determined by player selection, and then additional numbers are dynamically added based on triggering events during gameplay. This creates game variations without fundamentally changing the core Keno mechanics, resolving the contradiction between game versatility and rule simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of number set size during gameplay. Instead of a static number of selected numbers, the system modifies this parameter by adding additional numbers triggered by specific events. This allows the game to adapt and become more exciting while maintaining the same basic game structure and rules.
2Adaptability or versatility
If additional numbers are added to enhance winning opportunities, then player excitement increases, but the mathematical advantage shifts against the player
Solution Approach 1:
The patent carefully controls parameter changes by adding a predetermined, limited number of additional numbers based on specific triggering events. This ensures that while winning opportunities increase through additional matching possibilities, the mathematical advantage remains balanced because the number of added numbers and their selection methodology are predetermined and transparent.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses feedback from specific triggering events (such as achieving certain match thresholds or hitting particular number combinations) to determine when additional numbers should be added. This feedback mechanism ensures that the game remains fair and predictable while still providing enhanced winning opportunities, as the triggering conditions and their consequences are clearly defined.
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The present disclosure is directed to a gaming system and method providing a keno game including an additional number triggering event that causes at least one additional number to be added to a selected number set to form a modified number set. A player number set and a gaming system number set are selected from a plurality of numbers. Upon an occurrence of an additional number triggering event, the gaming system adds at least one of the numbers to one of: the player number set to form a modified player number set, and the gaming system number set to form a modified gaming system number set. The gaming system determines any awards based on a comparison of the player number set (or the modified player number set) with the gaming system number set (or the modified gaming system number set), and provides any determined awards.