Dynamic Progressive Jackpot Funding Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Progressive gaming devices in casinos often experience long periods of static displays due to infrequent jackpot awards, leading to decreased player interest and revenue, as the static nature of jackpot funding can make games appear unattractive and unchanging.
Innovation Solution
A gaming device that randomly determines and dynamically changes the contribution amount from player wagers to fund progressive jackpots, either by varying the percentage or amount added to the jackpot, and displays this information to players, potentially incorporating a timer or funding meter to create a sense of anticipation and excitement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed percentage of wagers is added to the progressive jackpot, then the jackpot funding is predictable and stable, but the display becomes static and player interest decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically changes the contribution percentage to the progressive jackpot based on random determination or predefined conditions. Instead of using a fixed contribution rate, the gaming device adjusts the percentage of wagers added to the jackpot, creating variable funding amounts that make the display more engaging and attractive to players while maintaining operational stability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the contribution amount to progressive jackpot is changed frequently, then player interest is maintained, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system changes the parameter of contribution percentage to the progressive jackpot based on random determination or predefined conditions. By varying this key parameter dynamically, the system maintains player interest through unpredictable jackpot funding amounts without requiring complex control mechanisms, as the changes follow simple probabilistic rules or predetermined thresholds.
3Reliability
If a random number generator is used to determine jackpot outcome, then the game is fair and unbiased, but the jackpot growth appears static over long periods
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements periodic changes to the contribution percentage added to the progressive jackpot, creating intervals of varying funding amounts. This periodic variation in jackpot growth maintains the fairness of the random outcome determination while preventing the display from appearing static during extended periods, as players observe changing contribution rates that keep the game visually engaging.
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AI summary
A gaming apparatus includes a gaming device that is adapted to accept a wager and allow a player to play a game. A controller is in communication with the gaming device. The controller maintains a progressive jackpot and randomly determines a contribution amount from the wager placed on each game cycle by each participating player. The contribution amount is collected from the wager and added to the progressive jackpot. A gaming method using the gaming apparatus is also disclosed.