Gaming System Dynamic Probability Table Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Gaming systems lack the ability to dynamically alter award probabilities based on player variables, limiting game versatility and requiring new physical devices for new games, and do not provide players with significant influence over probability settings.
Innovation Solution
A gaming system that employs a mechanical symbol generator associated with indicators and a processor, which determines parameters based on player inputs and selects a probability table to randomly determine the symbol generator's position, allowing for dynamic award calculations and player influence over probability settings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a single physical device is used for multiple games, then device complexity is reduced, but the ability to dynamically alter award probabilities is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical symbol generator is designed to serve multiple game functions by incorporating a selectable plurality of probability tables. The same physical device can be configured with different probability distributions depending on the game being played, eliminating the need for separate physical devices for each game while maintaining the ability to dynamically adjust award probabilities through software-controlled table selection.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements dynamic probability adjustment by allowing the probability table associated with the mechanical symbol generator to be changed during operation. Based on game parameters such as player wagers or game state, the system can dynamically select from multiple probability tables, enabling the same physical device to adapt its award probabilities in real-time without requiring physical reconfiguration.
2Adaptability or versatility
If different probability tables are selected based on game parameters, then game versatility is enhanced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The probability system is segmented into multiple discrete probability tables, each stored as separate data structures in memory. This segmentation allows the system to manage complex probability configurations by breaking them into manageable, independently selectable tables. Each table can be associated with specific game parameters, enabling flexible game configuration without requiring a monolithic complex system architecture.
3Ease of operation
If mechanical symbol generator position is randomly determined, then player engagement is enhanced, but predictability of payouts decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback control by continuously monitoring game parameters such as total player wagers and adjusting the selection of probability tables accordingly. The processor determines which probability table to use based on current game state, ensuring that the random determination of the mechanical symbol generator position maintains player engagement while the feedback mechanism ensures that average payouts remain predictable and controlled over time.
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AI summary
In various embodiments, the present disclosure relates generally to gaming systems and methods for providing one or more awards in association with a physical device associated with a plurality of different probability tables.