Lottery Game Capped Jackpot and Incrementing Raffle Prize
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional lottery games with fixed jackpots can lose public interest when the jackpot remains small for several drawings, as players become disengaged due to the lack of consistent excitement, even if the ultimate jackpot is not large.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a lottery game with a capped jackpot and an incrementing raffle prize, where the jackpot grows until it reaches a predefined value and then caps, while a separate raffle prize is established and incremented independently, offering continuous player engagement through a growing secondary prize.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If the jackpot prize is kept small to control costs, then the lottery operator's risk is reduced, but public interest and player engagement decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the prize structure into two independent components: a capped jackpot prize and a separate incrementing raffle prize. This segmentation allows the jackpot to be controlled at a reasonable level while the raffle prize independently accumulates to provide continuous player incentive, thus maintaining engagement without exposing the operator to unlimited jackpot risk.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of prize incrementation by implementing a raffle prize that increments independently of the jackpot. While the jackpot remains capped, the raffle prize parameter continuously increases with each drawing, providing dynamic incentive that maintains player engagement without requiring the jackpot to grow indefinitely.
2Productivity
If the jackpot prize is allowed to grow indefinitely, then player excitement is maintained, but the operator faces unlimited liability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the prize structure into a capped jackpot component and an independent raffle prize component. The jackpot is explicitly capped at a predetermined maximum amount, limiting operator liability, while the raffle prize separately accumulates to maintain player excitement through its independent growth trajectory.
Solution Approach 2:
The raffle prize acts as an intermediary mechanism that transfers the excitement-generating function from the capped jackpot to a separate incrementing prize. This intermediary allows the jackpot to remain controlled while the raffle prize assumes the role of maintaining player engagement through its continuous incrementation.
3Loss of energy
If the jackpot remains capped at a low value, then operator risk is controlled, but player interest is lost over time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamics into the prize structure by implementing an incrementing raffle prize that changes with each drawing. While the jackpot remains static at its capped value, the raffle prize dynamically increases, providing evolving incentive that sustains player interest over extended periods without requiring the jackpot to grow.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the incentive parameter from jackpot size to raffle prize accumulation. The raffle prize parameter increments with each drawing, providing a changing target that maintains player interest over time, effectively substituting the dynamic incentive function that would otherwise require jackpot growth.
4Device complexity
If a single jackpot prize structure is used, then the game is simple to understand, but player engagement diminishes when the jackpot is small
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the prize structure into two distinct prizes: a capped jackpot and an incrementing raffle prize. This segmentation creates dual incentives that maintain engagement, while each prize maintains its own simple rules and structure, preventing overall game complexity from becoming overwhelming.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements multi-functionality by having the raffle prize serve multiple purposes: it provides continuous incentive when the jackpot is capped, creates additional player engagement opportunities, and maintains game simplicity through unified ticket entry for both prizes.
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AI summary
A lottery game with a capped jackpot prize and increasing raffle prize is provided. The lottery game is set with an initial jackpot prize. If there is no jackpot winner for the lottery game for a drawing, the jackpot is increased until the jackpot is at least equal to a predefined value. For each subsequent drawing, a raffle prize is set and a raffle number is printed on each lottery ticket. The raffle prize is not distributed until a jackpot winner is determined.