Held Reel With Increasing Multipliers for Dynamic Re-Spins

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing gaming systems lack engaging and dynamic reel sequences that enhance player interaction and reward potential, particularly in primary and secondary games.

Innovation Solution

Implement a held reel with an increasing multiplier sequence triggered by a sequence triggering event, where a reel is held for multiple re-spins with increasing multipliers until a termination event occurs, enhancing symbol combinations and awards.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a held reel with increasing multiplier sequence is implemented, then player engagement and reward potential are enhanced, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveplayer engagementVSAvoidreel sequence control

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The reel sequence transitions from static to dynamic through the held reel feature. The first reel is held stationary while the second and third reels spin, creating a dynamic interaction pattern that enhances player engagement. The multiplier sequence also dynamically increases with each re-spin, providing escalating rewards.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The reel system is segmented into different roles: the first reel acts as a holder (stationary), while the second and third reels perform the spinning action. This segmentation allows for differentiated functionality within the reel system, enabling the held reel mechanism to operate smoothly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If multiple re-spins with increasing multipliers are provided, then winning opportunities increase, but game duration extends

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewinning opportunitiesVSAvoidgame duration

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The held reel sequence operates in periodic cycles of re-spins. Each cycle consists of the second and third reels spinning while the first reel remains held, then stopping. This periodic action structure allows for multiple winning opportunities to be generated in a structured, repeating pattern that manages game duration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #19Periodic action

Solution Approach 2:

The held reel feature maintains continuous useful action by keeping the first reel stationary throughout the sequence, allowing the second and third reels to spin repeatedly. This continuity ensures that winning opportunities arise from each re-spin without interruption, maximizing productivity while managing duration through the structured sequence.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

3Adaptability or versatility

If the first reel is held stationary while second and third reels spin, then reel interaction is enhanced, but mechanical complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvereel interactionVSAvoidreel mechanism

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The reel mechanism employs dynamic differentiation where the first reel is held stationary while the second and third reels spin. This creates an interactive dynamic system that enhances reel interaction, allowing the held reel to serve as a reference point for the spinning reels.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The held first reel acts as an intermediary element that facilitates interaction between the spinning second and third reels. By remaining stationary, it provides a stable reference that enhances the interaction dynamics of the spinning reels without requiring complex mechanical linkages between all reels.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS20250308335A1Held reel with increasing multiplier sequence

Publication Date: 2025.10.02 INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INC

AI summary

Gaming systems and methods providing a reel game including a plurality of reels, wherein responsive to a sequence triggering event occurring in a play of a game, the gaming systems and methods provide a held reel with increasing multiplier sequence until a sequence termination event occurs.