Keno Game Multiplier Feature for Dynamic Payouts

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional keno games lack a mechanism to enhance player payouts beyond the standard winning outcomes, leading to limited excitement and engagement, especially in electronic gaming formats where the experience can become repetitive.

Innovation Solution

The introduction of a multiplier feature that applies to subsequent rounds based on winning outcomes in the keno game, allowing for increased payouts and varied gameplay experiences.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional keno game rules are used with fixed payout structures, then the game is simple to operate and understand, but player engagement and excitement are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegame operation simplicityVSAvoidgameplay variety and excitement
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic payout multipliers that change based on game outcomes. After certain winning conditions are met, multipliers are activated that increase payouts for subsequent rounds. This transforms the static payout structure into a dynamic one, maintaining operational simplicity while adding gameplay variety and excitement through evolving payout opportunities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the payout parameter by introducing multiplier values that can be applied to winnings. The system modifies the effective payout amount based on accumulated multipliers from previous rounds, creating a mechanism where past performance influences future rewards. This parameter change adds strategic depth and excitement without complicating the basic game operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If standard keno payout structures are used, then the game mechanics are simple and reliable, but the potential for high rewards and player engagement is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegame mechanics stabilityVSAvoidpayout potential and player engagement
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a preliminary action mechanism where players can accumulate multipliers through consecutive wins or specific game outcomes. These accumulated multipliers are then applied to future payouts, creating a compounding effect. This preliminary accumulation phase maintains reliable game mechanics while building toward potentially high reward scenarios that enhance player engagement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback by using game outcomes to modify future payouts through multipliers. When players achieve certain winning conditions, the system feeds this information back into the payout structure by activating multipliers that will apply to subsequent rounds. This feedback loop creates a more engaging experience while maintaining the reliability of the underlying game mechanics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS10818143B2Ultimate x keno
Publication Date: 2020.10.27 MOODY ERNEST W
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AI summary

A keno game includes a multiplier feature which is used to increase the payouts during the play of a keno game. This payout multiplier is determined by winning outcomes during a round of play and the payout multiplier is applied to the next round of play of the keno game.