Gaming Machine Bet Configuration via Parameter Changes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current gaming machines lack flexibility in configuring minimum bet levels without changing the game's play characteristics, and existing methods either alter the math model by varying paylines or restrict players to fixed denominations.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a method to store and activate multiple bet configurations with different minimum and higher-level bets, payout percentages, and pay tables, allowing players to select desired bet levels and payout percentages without changing the game's underlying math model or denomination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the number of paylines is varied to offer multiple bet options, then betting flexibility is improved, but the game's math model changes and hit percentage decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the pay table values and bet levels while maintaining a fixed number of paylines. Instead of changing the number of paylines to offer betting options, the system adjusts the monetary values associated with wins and losses, allowing multiple bet configurations (e.g., 50 credit, 100 credit, 150 credit minimum bets) without altering the underlying game mathematics or hit percentage.
2Adaptability or versatility
If game denomination is changed to offer different bet levels, then betting options are improved, but player accessibility and preference are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamics by allowing the gaming machine to dynamically reconfigure its bet levels and pay tables without changing the physical denomination hardware or the fundamental game mechanics. The system can switch between different bet configurations (e.g., penny, nickel, dime equivalents) while maintaining the same physical machine and player interface, thus preserving player accessibility while offering multiple bet options.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies universality by designing a single gaming machine that can perform multiple betting functions through software configuration. The same physical machine with the same hardware can operate at different bet levels (50, 100, 150 credit minimum bets) by loading different pay table configurations, eliminating the need for separate machines for different denominations and expanding player accessibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple bet configurations are stored and activated, then player choice and operator flexibility are improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-configuring multiple bet configurations (e.g., 50 credit, 100 credit, 150 credit minimum bets with corresponding pay tables) before the gaming session begins. These configurations are stored in the system memory and can be quickly activated without requiring complex real-time calculations or reconfigurations during play, thus managing system complexity while maintaining high adaptability.
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AI summary
A method includes storing multiple bet configurations for a gaming machine. Each bet configuration specifies a respective pay table and a set of bet levels including a minimum bet level. A payout percentage may be selected for each bet level. The pay tables each include a number N of prize levels and each prize level corresponding to a respective numerical prize value for a win on the gaming machine while the corresponding bet configuration is in an active state at the gaming machine. The minimum bets for the different bet configurations are unequal and are related by a translation ratio. The different numerical prize values for the different bet configurations are also related by that same translating ratio. A bet configuration may be placed in the active state at a gaming machine and plays are then resolved according to the bet configuration in the active state.