Gaming System Player-Interactive Bonus Feature and Mode Conversion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current gaming systems are limited in their ability to convert between in-revenue and out-of-revenue operations and lack innovative methods to present tournament games in a way that generates player interest and excitement.
Innovation Solution
A wagering game system that includes a random or pseudo-randomly determined game outcome with a player-interactive bonus feature, allowing players to select bonus targets, such as virtual balloons, to receive additional awards, and features a control center server that manages the conversion between in-revenue and out-of-revenue modes, displaying real-time tournament leaderboards and player video feeds.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a gaming system is dedicated to in-revenue operation, then revenue generation is maximized, but the system lacks flexibility to convert to out-of-revenue operation
Solution Approach 1:
The gaming system is designed to perform multiple functions by supporting both in-revenue wagering operations and out-of-revenue tournament operations within the same hardware platform. The system can be configured to switch between these modes, allowing a single device to serve dual purposes and eliminating the need for separate dedicated systems for each operation type.
2Ease of operation
If traditional tournament games are presented without interactive bonus features, then game simplicity is maintained, but player interest and excitement are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines traditional tournament game play with an interactive bonus feature into a single integrated game experience. The bonus feature allows players to interact with displayed objects (such as balloons) to win additional awards, merging the simplicity of traditional tournaments with the engagement of interactive bonus rounds, thereby maintaining ease of operation while significantly increasing player interest and excitement.
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AI summary
A wagering game, gaming machine, gaming system and method are disclosed wherein a player-interactive bonus feature is triggered and displayed simultaneously with a wagering game presentation and a bonus award is paid responsive to a player selecting a displayed bonus target, such as a balloon. The bonus award is paid in addition to any award payable based on the wagering game outcome.