Gaming Machine Dynamic Indication Effects via Symbol Combination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current gaming machines lack innovative mechanisms to enhance player enjoyment by providing dynamic and probabilistic indication effects based on symbol combinations, leading to repetitive gameplay experiences.
Innovation Solution
A gaming machine with a symbol display device, notification device, and storage device that randomly determines symbol rearrangements, selects indication effects based on combination conditions, and executes these effects to create dynamic gameplay experiences, including shifting to a chance mode with varying probabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional slot machine games are used with fixed symbol patterns and effects, then the game structure is simple and easy to operate, but player enjoyment and engagement are reduced due to repetitive gameplay
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic indication effects that change based on the relationship between randomly determined symbols and combination conditions. The notification device executes different indication effects (such as varying light patterns, sounds, or visual displays) depending on whether the symbols match predetermined combination conditions, creating a dynamic gameplay experience that adapts to game state rather than using fixed patterns
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameters of indication effects based on symbol combinations. When symbols satisfy combination conditions, the notification device alters its output parameters (intensity, type, duration of effects) to provide differentiated feedback, thereby increasing gameplay variety without requiring complete structural redesign
2Adaptability or versatility
If indication effects are executed based on fixed symbol patterns, then the game rules are simple and easy to understand, but the gaming experience becomes repetitive and less engaging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent stores multiple indication effects in advance in a storage device, each associated with specific combination conditions. Before the game runs, the system has pre-configured which indication effects correspond to which symbol combinations, allowing the controller to quickly determine and execute appropriate effects during gameplay without complex real-time decision-making
Solution Approach 2:
The notification device automatically selects and executes appropriate indication effects based on the randomly determined symbols and stored combination conditions. The system self-regulates the indication effect selection without requiring external intervention or complex player input, maintaining simplicity while providing varied feedback
3Adaptability or versatility
If random symbol determination is used without probabilistic indication effects, then the game outcome is unpredictable and exciting, but the lack of structured feedback reduces player engagement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the notification device provides structured indication effects based on the relationship between randomly determined symbols and combination conditions. When symbols match predetermined conditions, specific indication effects are executed to provide meaningful feedback to players, transforming random outcomes into engaging gameplay moments with clear cause-and-effect relationships
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AI summary
A gaming machine stores an effect combination table in which each of predetermined combination conditions of symbols has probabilities associated with respective effect combinations each constituted by one or more indication effect. The gaming machine executes a process of randomly determining the symbols to be rearranged on the reel unit. The gaming machine executes a process of determining to which one of the combination conditions the combination of the determined symbols corresponds. The gaming machine executes a process of selecting an effect combination table based on the corresponding combination condition and randomly selecting one effect combination from a plurality of effect combinations based on the probabilities in the selected effect combination table. The gaming machine executes a process of executing an indication effect indicated by the selected effect combination, by means of the notification device.