Hidden Object Puzzle Game Enhancing Digital Scratchcard Engagement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Electronic scratchcard games fail to replicate the enjoyment of physical lottery scratchcard games, as they lack the tactile experience of scratching off latex to reveal symbols and determine winnings.
Innovation Solution
The integration of Hidden Object Puzzle games into electronic platforms, where users locate and mark hidden objects within a graphical interface to reveal symbols, combining the lottery mechanic with the social genre of Hidden Object games, potentially triggering monetary rewards.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If electronic scratchcard games are created as digital replicas of physical tickets, then lottery revenue can be increased and accessibility improved, but the tactile enjoyment and user experience of scratching off latex is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical scratching action with a digital interaction system. Users interact with a touchscreen to reveal hidden objects in a scene, and the system automatically matches revealed objects to puzzle symbols. This substitution maintains accessibility while creating a new form of interactive enjoyment that doesn't rely on tactile sensation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary matching system that automatically connects revealed hidden objects to corresponding puzzle symbols. This intermediary layer handles the complexity of symbol matching and prize determination, allowing users to focus on the enjoyable task of finding hidden objects without the frustration of manual symbol verification.
2Productivity
If the game uses hidden objects camouflaged into the background, then the challenge and engagement are increased, but the difficulty of detecting and measuring the correct objects increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements immediate visual feedback when users correctly identify hidden objects. The system provides confirmation through animations and visual cues when an object is successfully matched to a puzzle symbol, guiding users through the challenge without making it overly difficult. This feedback loop maintains engagement while managing detection difficulty.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent presents users with a complete scene containing all hidden objects before they begin playing. This preliminary presentation allows users to survey the entire puzzle area and plan their approach, reducing the cognitive load of detecting and measuring objects during active play while maintaining the challenge element.
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AI summary
Disclosed are systems, methods, devices, and non-transitory computer readable storage media for providing an electronic lottery scratchcard game. In particular, disclosed are electronic Hidden Object Puzzle games that combines the existing lottery mechanic of scratchcard games with the existing social genre of Hidden Object games. In a traditional scratchcard puzzle, a series of covered squares are scratched by the player to reveal symbols such as letters of the alphabet. In a Hidden Object game, a graphical user interface contains hidden objects that reveal symbols such as letters of the alphabet when selected by the user. Specific combinations of symbols such as words award monetary prizes.