Multi-Station Horse Race Gaming Machine with Dynamic Denomination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional horse race gaming machines are expensive and space-intensive, making it difficult to increase their number in casinos, and they do not allow for flexible denomination options for players.
Innovation Solution
A horse race gaming machine with multiple stations, each equipped with a specifying device for bet amounts and an input device for progressing the game, where players can become owners of racehorses and switch between regular and high denomination bets based on their racehorse's participation in the current racing game, allowing for dynamic bet adjustments and entry limitations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a horse race gaming machine is installed to allow multiple players to play simultaneously, then player capacity is improved, but installation cost and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple betting functions and player interfaces into a single integrated gaming machine. Multiple players can simultaneously use the same machine through shared display screens and control interfaces, merging what would traditionally require multiple separate machines into one unit, thereby reducing space requirements while maintaining player capacity
Solution Approach 2:
The gaming machine performs multiple functions including displaying race information, accepting bets from multiple players, managing different denomination options, and handling race results all within a single device. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated machines for each function, optimizing space utilization
2Productivity
If a horse race gaming machine is installed to allow multiple players to play simultaneously, then player capacity is improved, but installation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple betting terminals and display systems into a single shared machine, reducing the total number of units that need to be manufactured and installed. This consolidation lowers overall installation costs while maintaining the ability to serve multiple players simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
By designing a universal machine that can serve multiple players with different betting preferences and denomination choices, the system eliminates the need for multiple specialized machines, thereby reducing manufacturing and installation expenses
3Adaptability or versatility
If players are allowed to bet with fixed denomination, then device simplicity is maintained, but player flexibility and engagement decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the denomination options available to players based on their racehorse ownership status. When a player owns a racehorse participating in the current race, the system automatically offers higher denomination betting options, creating a dynamic adaptation that enhances player flexibility without requiring complex manual configuration
Solution Approach 2:
The betting system changes the denomination parameter based on game conditions and player status. The machine transitions between different betting modes (standard and high denomination) depending on whether the player's racehorse is running, allowing flexible parameter adjustment while maintaining system manageability
4Adaptability or versatility
If players can switch between different denominations, then player flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system automatically changes the denomination parameter based on predetermined game conditions, specifically whether the player owns a racehorse that is running. This automated parameter change eliminates the need for complex manual control mechanisms, achieving flexibility through conditional logic rather than physical complexity
Data Source
AI summary
In a horse race gaming machine 1, when a regular denomination process of S201 is executed, a regular BET image, wherein the minimum bet amount a player can specify is “1”, is displayed on a sub monitor 113 of a station 101. In the meantime, when a high denomination process of S208 is executed, a high BET image, wherein the minimum bet amount a player can specify is “2”, is displayed instead of the regular BET image, on the sub monitor 113 of the station 101. For executing the high denomination process of S208, for example, such conditions should be satisfied as the player has become an owner of any racehorse (S202: YES), and the racehorse whose owner is the player is going to run in this racing game (S202-2: YES).