Game System Dynamic Region Acquisition for Engagement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Bingo games are monotonous and lack excitement, leading to user disinterest when they fall into disadvantageous positions, making it difficult to maintain tension and engagement.

Innovation Solution

A game system with a first game execution device that selects an option from multiple options, and a second game execution device that changes game progression based on the first game's result, using region data generation and updating to create selectable regions and awarding prizes based on acquired region size, enhancing game interest through positional relationships and chain mechanisms.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a traditional bingo game is used, then the game progression is easy for users to understand, but the game becomes monotonous and users lose interest when in disadvantageous positions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of understanding game progressionVSAvoidgame excitement and user engagement
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges a first game (lottery game with ball selection) and a second game (bingo game with region acquisition) into a unified game system. The first game execution device selects options from multiple options, and the second game execution device changes game progression based on the first game's results, creating interconnected gameplay that maintains both simplicity and excitement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces dynamic region acquisition mechanisms where selectable regions are dynamically set as acquired regions based on first game results. The positional condition determination device and chained acquired region setting device create dynamic expansion of acquired regions, transforming the static bingo game into a dynamic experience that adapts to gameplay outcomes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Device complexity

If bingo game rules are followed, then the game structure is simple, but tension breaks easily when users are in disadvantageous positions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegame structure simplicityVSAvoiduser engagement consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the game into distinct functional devices: first game execution device, second game execution device, region data generation device, acquired region data updating device, and prize awarding device. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while maintaining overall system simplicity and reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms where the second game progression changes based on first game results. The acquired region data updating device continuously updates region data based on first game outcomes, and the prize awarding device provides feedback by awarding prizes based on overall acquired region size, maintaining user engagement through continuous feedback loops

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Ease of operation

If only traditional bingo mechanics are used, then the game is easy to play, but it lacks novel game sensations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegame playabilityVSAvoidgame novelty and sensation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent adds a new dimension to traditional bingo by introducing spatial relationships between regions. The positional condition determination device checks whether selectable regions and surrounding regions satisfy predetermined positional conditions, and the chained acquired region setting device sets regions in predetermined positional relationships as acquired regions, adding spatial strategy to the game

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates multi-functional game execution devices that perform multiple roles. The second game execution device not only manages bingo progression but also integrates first game results, region data management, and prize awarding functions, creating a versatile system that provides novel sensations while maintaining ease of play

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

Data Source

PatentUS9218712B2Game system and game control method
Publication Date: 2015.12.22 KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT CO LTD
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AI summary

A game system is provided that is capable of imparting a novel game sensation to the user by operating together with a means that selects at least one option from among several options. In a game system, with which a lottery game in which at least one option is selected from a plurality of options, and a chain game in which the progression of the game changes on the basis of the game result of the first game are executed, in the chain game, region data is generated for arranging, in a plurality of game progression regions, a plurality of selectable regions that are linked to the plurality of options; and the region data is updated so as to set certain game progression regions as being acquired regions, on the basis of the options selected in the lottery game.