Gaming System Bonus Trigger Based on Initial Card Hand
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current video poker games often frustrate players by tying bonus game triggers to the final outcome of the primary game, limiting player anticipation and enjoyment, as the bonus event and primary game outcome are not separate.
Innovation Solution
A gaming system that provides an additional award opportunity based on the initially dealt cards, allowing for a bonus to be triggered at an intermediate stage of the game, separating the bonus triggering event from the primary game outcome and enhancing player anticipation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If bonus game triggers are tied to the final outcome of the primary game, then the game structure is simple and easy to understand, but player anticipation and enjoyment are limited because the bonus event and primary game outcome are not separate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the bonus trigger condition from the primary game outcome evaluation. The initial hand of cards serves as the trigger condition for the bonus game, while the final hand after discarding and replacing cards determines the primary game outcome. This segmentation allows both events to be separate and independent, enhancing player anticipation while maintaining clear game structure.
2Productivity
If bonuses are only triggered based on the final hand outcome, then the game flow is straightforward, but player engagement is reduced as anticipation is limited to the end of the game
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by triggering the bonus game based on the initial hand of cards dealt to the player, before the player has a chance to discard and replace cards. This allows the bonus event to occur at an intermediate stage of the game, creating additional anticipation and engagement points throughout the game flow rather than only at the conclusion.
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AI summary
Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a gaming system and method providing an additional award opportunity triggerable based on the initially dealt cards of a card game. Generally, for a play of the card game, the gaming system randomly determines and displays an initial hand of cards. If the initial hand of cards satisfies an additional award opportunity condition, the gaming system provides an additional award opportunity by randomly determining and providing one of a plurality of bonus awards.