Gaming System Sub-Array Special Symbol Determination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Gaming machines lack innovative features to enhance entertainment value and attract frequent play, as traditional reel arrays do not effectively incorporate sub-arrays to determine special symbols for winning combinations.
Innovation Solution
A gaming system that includes input devices, display devices, and processors, where a main array is displayed with sub-arrays randomly transforming special positions, determining special symbols based on sub-array outcomes, and evaluating these symbols along with primary symbols for winning combinations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional reel arrays are used, then the gaming machine structure is simple, but the entertainment value and player attraction are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the traditional reel array into a main array and multiple sub-arrays. Each sub-array can be independently spun and evaluated to determine special symbols, which then populate the main array. This segmentation increases entertainment value by creating dynamic, multi-stage gameplay while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested structure where sub-arrays are contained within the main array framework. The sub-arrays spin independently within the main array positions, and their outcomes determine special symbols that populate the main array. This nesting approach enhances entertainment value through layered complexity while organizing the system in a manageable hierarchical structure.
2Reliability
If sub-arrays are introduced to determine special symbols, then the likelihood of winning combinations increases, but the game complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses sub-arrays to preliminarily determine special symbols before the main array evaluation. The sub-arrays are spun and evaluated first, and their outcomes pre-determine which special symbols will populate the main array positions. This preliminary action increases the likelihood of winning combinations by ensuring special symbols are strategically positioned, while the modular sub-array design keeps the complexity increase manageable.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple sub-arrays are spun simultaneously, then the entertainment value and player engagement increase, but the time required for game execution increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent allows multiple sub-arrays to be spun simultaneously, which increases player engagement and entertainment value. The system can evaluate sub-arrays in parallel rather than sequentially, reducing the actual time penalty. This partial action approach maintains high player engagement while the parallel processing capability minimizes the time loss.
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AI summary
A gaming system includes one or more input devices, display devices, processors, and memory devices. At least one of the memory devices store instructions that cause the system to receive a wager and to display a main array with main positions including a special position, which is randomly transformed into a sub-array with secondary positions. An outcome for the sub-array is determined in which the secondary positions are populated with respective secondary symbols. The outcome of the sub-array determines a special symbol that is associated with the special position of the main array. The special symbol is displayed for the special position. The main positions are populated with main symbols and the special symbol, the main array including may symbols populating the main positions and any determined special symbols populating the transformed special positions. An evaluation of the main array is performed to determine if a winning combination is achieved.