Jackpot Visual Indicator for Bonus Odds Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Players in electronic gaming systems lack clear visual and audio feedback regarding the odds of advancing from a primary game to a bonus game, reducing engagement and excitement.
Innovation Solution
Implement a visual change indicator that uses a series of coinflip mechanics with varying weighting functions based on the current jackpot level to dynamically update the display state, providing feedback on the probability of triggering a bonus game.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If no visual feedback is provided about bonus game odds, then the system maintains simplicity, but player engagement and excitement decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies color changes to the visual indicator to communicate bonus game odds. The indicator transitions between different visual states (e.g., colors, intensities, or configurations) that correspond to different probability levels, allowing players to instantly grasp their chances without complex displays or text explanations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the visual indicator continuously or periodically updates to reflect current bonus game odds based on accumulated wagers. This creates a closed-loop system where player actions (wagering) directly influence the visual feedback, enhancing engagement by making odds transparent and dynamic.
2Adaptability or versatility
If visual indicator dynamically updates based on jackpot level, then player engagement increases, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the visual indicator dynamic by linking its state to the current jackpot level. As the jackpot accumulates through player wagers, the indicator automatically transitions through predefined visual states that reflect changing odds, creating an adaptive system that responds to gameplay progression without requiring complex manual intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes visual parameters (such as color intensity, brightness, or configuration) of the indicator based on jackpot level thresholds. Each jackpot level corresponds to specific visual parameter settings, allowing the system to communicate complex odds information through simple, intuitive visual transformations rather than complex data displays.
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AI summary
According to an aspect, a computer-implemented method includes activating a gameplay mechanic to spin virtual reels displayed on a user interface and displaying a result of the spin. A first coinflip mechanic is activated based one detecting at least one wildcard symbol to determine whether to increment a current jackpot level and a display state of a jackpot level visual indicator is altered based on incrementing of the current jackpot level. A second coinflip mechanic is activated based one detecting the at least one wildcard symbol to determine whether to trigger a bonus game, where the first coinflip mechanic and the second coinflip mechanic each has a different weighting function selected based on the current jackpot level. The bonus game is activated based on determining that the second coinflip mechanic indicated triggering of the bonus game.