Dynamic Secondary Game Display for Slot Machine Engagement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional slot machines become stale after short gameplay sessions, and younger players are not attracted to traditional slot machines, leading to a need for new and exciting electronic games of chance.
Innovation Solution
A system and method that generate prizes based on primary game outcomes by using a secondary game display with prize blocks that advance dynamically, where outcomes on certain primary game reels drive sections of the secondary game, ultimately awarding prizes when sections reach a threshold point.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional slot machines are used, then the game structure is simple and easy to understand, but the gameplay becomes stale after short sessions and younger players are not attracted
Solution Approach 1:
The game is divided into two distinct segments: a primary slot machine game with traditional reels and symbols, and a secondary progressive game with a separate display showing a character advancing through levels. This segmentation allows each game type to maintain its own simplicity while the combination creates enhanced engagement, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and appeal to younger players.
Solution Approach 2:
A second dimension of gameplay is added above the traditional slot reels. Instead of only horizontal reel spinning, players now have a vertical progression element where a character moves through multiple levels displayed in a separate area. This dimensional addition increases complexity just enough to attract younger players while preserving the original game's simplicity.
2Duration of action of moving object
If traditional slot machines are used, then the game is easy to operate, but gameplay sessions end quickly and player engagement is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The secondary game progress is predetermined by the outcome of each primary game spin, but the actual advancement through levels is delayed and displayed progressively. When a winning combination is achieved, it stores progress data that will advance the secondary game character, creating anticipation and extending engagement without requiring additional player actions or complicating the operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The secondary game provides continuous visual feedback and progression between primary game spins. The character's advancement through levels creates an ongoing narrative that maintains player interest during sessions, extending the duration of gameplay while requiring no additional operational complexity from the player.
3Productivity
If a secondary game with prize blocks is added, then player engagement is enhanced and gameplay is extended, but the system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A microcontroller or control system acts as an intermediary between the primary slot game and the secondary progressive game. This intermediary automatically processes the interaction between the two games, managing the complexity of tracking progress, determining level advancements, and coordinating prize awards, thereby enabling enhanced engagement without proportionally increasing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The secondary game display and control system serves multiple functions: it tracks primary game outcomes, determines secondary game progress, displays visual progression feedback, and manages prize award logic. By consolidating these functions into a single multi-functional system, the patent reduces overall system complexity while achieving enhanced player engagement.
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AI summary
A system and method for operating a game of chance. A gaming system includes one or more game displays, a user interface, at least one processor running executable instructions related to a game of chance and memory in communication with said at least one processor. The game of chance including one or more random number generators in communication with the at least one processor, wherein a player may selectively delay the processor from utilizing results from the at least one RNG to change a future game outcome by interacting with the gaming machine and preventing game play for a delay period.