Grid-Based Number Selection Game with Set Formation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The game of Keno has experienced a decline in player interest due to its repetitive nature, leading to a decrease in casino revenues, as players can play multiple rounds without actively engaging with the game, and existing variants fail to meaningfully enhance player involvement without altering the fundamental rules.
Innovation Solution
Introducing a method for a grid-based number selection game where players bet on the quantity of sets formed by randomly generated numbers, with each set having a specific configuration and subset size, allowing for new strategic elements and bonus rounds, which can be implemented on a computerized platform or in a traditional casino setting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional Keno rules are maintained with simple number selection and matching, then the game remains easy to play and accessible, but player interest declines due to repetitive nature and lack of engagement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the traditional Keno game into distinct phases: initial number selection phase where players pick numbers, and subsequent set formation phase where shapes and patterns are formed by additional random numbers. This segmentation allows players to engage with different aspects of the game in sequence, maintaining simplicity while adding depth and variety to the gaming experience.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a spatial dimension to traditional Keno by implementing grid-based set formation with various shapes and patterns. Instead of merely matching numbers, players now interact with numbers arranged in two-dimensional space, forming sets with specific geometric configurations. This dimensional addition transforms the game from simple number matching to a more engaging spatial puzzle while retaining the core lottery mechanic.
2Adaptability or versatility
If new betting methods and interactive elements are introduced to rejuvenate Keno, then player involvement increases, but the game diverges from classic Keno rules and may become distracting or turn into a different game
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal framework that encompasses both traditional Keno and enhanced gameplay. The core number selection and matching mechanism remains universal to classic Keno, while the additional set formation layer can be overlaid on top. This multi-functionality allows the game to serve both as traditional Keno for purists and as an enhanced version for those seeking more engagement, without requiring complete rule overhaul.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary actions by having players select their numbers and define their betting patterns before the random number generation begins. Players pre-establish their strategy by choosing which shapes and patterns they want to form, then the game proceeds by randomly placing numbers on the grid. This preliminary planning phase adds strategic depth while keeping the actual game mechanics relatively simple and familiar to Keno players.
3Ease of operation
If players can submit multiple tickets for ten or more rounds without active engagement, then the game maintains high accessibility and simple gameplay, but players lose interest due to repetitive futility and lack of observation need
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates immediate visual feedback through the grid-based set formation process. As random numbers are placed on the grid, players can observe in real-time whether numbers are forming their selected shapes and patterns. This visual feedback loop creates engagement during each round, making players want to watch and strategize rather than blindly submitting multiple tickets and checking results later. The feedback mechanism transforms passive betting into active observation and decision-making.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent structures the game with periodic phases: number selection, random placement, set formation evaluation, and reward distribution. Each round follows this periodic structure, creating a rhythm that keeps players engaged. The periodic revelation of formed sets and accumulation of matches across rounds creates anticipation and maintains interest over multiple plays, preventing the repetitive futility that plagues traditional Keno while preserving accessibility.
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AI summary
A method for providing outcome variation for grid based number selection games is disclosed. The method allows novel interactions with random populations of numbers referenced on a grid which can be implemented as enhancements to existing grid based number selection games or as a standalone game, where the interaction involves placing one or more bets to predict the occurrences of combinations of a defined configuration that can be formed on a grid using a random number population. These bets can be implemented as side bets for an existing game in order to introduce new player strategies and reward options without disrupting the mechanics of the underlying game.