Dynamic Streak Wager Tracking for Interactive Gaming

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current gaming systems do not allow for dynamic and interactive streak wagering across multiple rounds, limiting player engagement and flexibility, as streak wagers are typically fixed until completion and do not allow for simultaneous tracking of multiple streak combinations.

Innovation Solution

A system that enables players to place streak wagers on consecutive main rounds, allowing for dynamic tracking and progression of streak combinations, with the ability to place new wagers during ongoing rounds and track multiple streak rounds independently, using visual representations on electronic or physical displays to indicate progress.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If streak wagers are fixed until completion, then the game rules are simple, but player engagement and flexibility are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveplayer flexibilityVSAvoidwager tracking system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The streak wager system transitions from a static, fixed-duration wager to a dynamic wager that can be modified during play. Players can place new streak wagers during ongoing streak rounds, and existing wagers can be adjusted or removed, making the wagering system adaptive and flexible rather than rigid and predetermined.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The streak wager tracking is divided into independent units, allowing multiple streak wagers to be tracked simultaneously and independently. Each wager can be placed, adjusted, or removed without affecting others, enabling granular control and flexibility in the wagering system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Adaptability or versatility

If only one streak round is tracked at a time, then the display is simple, but player engagement is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemultiple streak combinationsVSAvoidtracking system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The tracking system is designed to handle multiple streak rounds and combinations simultaneously, making it multi-functional. A single display and tracking mechanism can manage numerous active wagers with different streak lengths and outcomes, eliminating the need for separate tracking systems for each wager type.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system adds a dimensional layer to tracking by enabling multiple streak rounds to proceed concurrently with independent tracking. Instead of sequential single-round tracking, the system implements multi-dimensional tracking that accommodates various streak combinations simultaneously, enhancing player engagement and strategic depth.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Ease of operation

If players must wait for streak round completion before placing new wagers, then the game flow is simple, but player engagement and flexibility are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewager placement flexibilityVSAvoidwager management system
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The wager placement function operates continuously throughout the streak round rather than being restricted to pre-round or post-round periods. Players can place, adjust, or remove wagers at any point during the streak sequence, maintaining continuous engagement and flexibility without disrupting the flow of the main game.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The system allows players to place new streak wagers during ongoing rounds, enabling preliminary actions to be taken before the current streak concludes. This permits players to prepare for future outcomes and adjust their strategies in real-time, enhancing engagement and flexibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

4Adaptability or versatility

If streak wagers cannot be adjusted during play, then the rules are simple, but player adaptability is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewager adjustment capabilityVSAvoidwager tracking and management
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The wager system transitions from a static, fixed-duration wager to a dynamic wager that can be modified during play. Players can place new streak wagers during ongoing streak rounds, and existing wagers can be adjusted or removed, making the wagering system adaptive and flexible rather than rigid and predetermined.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system provides continuous feedback on streak progress and allows players to respond by adjusting or removing wagers based on current conditions. This feedback loop enables players to adapt their wagering strategies to changing circumstances, enhancing flexibility and strategic depth.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS7867080B2Interactive streak game
Publication Date: 2011.01.11 INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INC
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AI summary

Techniques for providing a streak game are described. A streak wager on a streak game is received and a representation of the streak wager is displayed. The streak game is made up of a number of consecutive main games and a selected outcome for each main game. An outcome of a main game is received. Whether the received outcome is the same as the selected outcome for the main game associated with the streak game is determined. The number of received consecutive outcomes that are the same as the selected outcomes for the main game associated with the streak game is tracked. If more than one streak game is in play at the same time, the streak games are each individually tracked. A new streak wager can be placed at any time, such that one streak wager need not be completed before a new streak wager is received.