Gaming Bonus Register Tracking Average Wager
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Solution Overview
Problem
Video gaming machines face limitations in maximizing profitability due to space and regulation constraints, necessitating innovative designs that enhance both entertainment value and perceived likelihood of winning, particularly through bonus rounds.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method and system that maintain a register to track player wagers, increase its value based on wager amounts, and provide bonus plays with prizes determined by the register's value, encouraging larger bets by offering higher potential bonuses for increased wagers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the number of gaming machines is increased to maximize profitability, then total revenue increases, but floor space requirements and regulatory constraints are exceeded
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the parameter structure of the bonus game by introducing a multi-stage bonus format with increasing prize values and additional features. This transforms a static bonus structure into a dynamic one that adapts to player performance, thereby increasing entertainment value and perceived winning likelihood without requiring additional machines
Solution Approach 2:
The bonus game transitions from a fixed structure to a dynamic one where prize values, number of prizes, and game features change based on player achievements during the base game. This dynamic adaptation creates a more engaging experience that can be delivered within the same machine footprint
2Productivity
If the bonus prize value is increased to enhance entertainment value and perceived likelihood of winning, then player engagement increases, but the cost to the operator increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a tiered bonus structure where players receive base bonuses plus additional bonuses for meeting specific performance thresholds. This partial action approach means not all players receive maximum bonuses, balancing player engagement with cost management by providing enhanced rewards only to those who demonstrate sustained play
Solution Approach 2:
The multi-stage bonus system provides continuous feedback to players about their progress toward higher bonus levels. This feedback mechanism keeps players engaged by showing them what achievements lead to better rewards, thereby increasing perceived likelihood of winning without proportionally increasing overall costs
3Productivity
If a multi-stage bonus system is implemented to increase entertainment value, then player engagement improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bonus game is segmented into distinct stages or levels, each with specific objectives and rewards. This segmentation breaks down the complex multi-stage system into manageable components that are easier to implement and maintain, while still providing the entertainment value of a progressive bonus structure
Data Source
AI summary
A method and system for facilitating the play of a wagering game with a bonus game. Examples include keeping track of a number, which is increased based on wagers and optionally decreased based on other criteria providing a measure dependent on a player's average wager during play sessions. Examples provide a regular or base wagering game, provide a bonus play trigger, and when triggered, provide a bonus round with bonus play prize. Examples further provide a bonus play prize enhancement based on the value of the number maintained by the invention.