Feature Game Rule Modifier for Dynamic Volatility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gaming systems lack alternative methods and game controller components to provide feature games that offer enhanced player enjoyment and varied prize opportunities beyond the base game.
Innovation Solution
A gaming machine and method that includes a symbol selector, outcome evaluator, and rule modifier to trigger and modify feature games based on predefined rules, allowing for adjustable volatility options and prize structures during play, with features such as trigger symbols, random determinations, and overlay symbols to dynamically alter game conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If feature games are triggered with fixed predefined rules, then game structure is simple and reliable, but player engagement and prize variety are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic rule modification during feature games by introducing a rule modifier that can alter predefined rules based on game progression or random events. This allows the game to transition from static predefined rules to dynamic adjustable rules, enhancing prize variety and player engagement while maintaining a manageable structure through systematic modification mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes key game parameters such as prize amounts, volatility levels, and rule conditions during feature game play. The rule modifier adjusts these parameters dynamically, allowing the same feature game template to produce varied outcomes and experiences, thereby increasing adaptability without requiring entirely different game structures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If volatility options are increased to provide varied prize opportunities, then player engagement improves, but game control complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent establishes predefined volatility options and rule modification parameters before the feature game begins. These preliminary configurations allow the game to offer varied prize opportunities through predetermined volatility levels, while the actual game play remains straightforward as the complexity has already been resolved in the setup phase.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple trigger events are implemented for feature games, then player engagement increases, but false trigger events may occur reducing reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the outcome evaluator monitors game play and verifies trigger events before activating feature games. This feedback loop ensures that only valid trigger events (such as specific symbol combinations or genuine random determinations) initiate feature games, preventing false triggers while maintaining multiple trigger options for enhanced player engagement.
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AI summary
Described herein is a gaming machine and, a method of gaming thereon, comprising: a symbol selector for selecting a plurality of symbols from a set of symbols for display during play of a base game; an outcome evaluator for monitoring play of the base game, wherein a feature game is triggered in response to a trigger event during the base game, the feature game having at least one predefined rule; a rule modifier for modifying said predefined rule in response to a determination that said at least one predefined rule is to be modified before play of said feature game; and a controller for initiating play of said feature game based on the modified rule.