Multi-Matrix Lottery Game Cross-Matching Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current lottery games do not offer increased chances of winning or enhanced prizes when multiple entries are purchased on a single ticket, as there is no cross-matching between different sets of numbers, limiting the player's opportunities for winning.
Innovation Solution
A multi-matrix lottery game system that allows cross-matching of player indicia against game indicia drawn by a lottery authority, using two matrices with different parameters, where a 'cross-match' is defined as a match between a player's number in one matrix and a lottery selection in a different matrix, enhancing winning possibilities and prizes through multipliers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple game entries are purchased in one single drawing, then the player's investment increases, but the chance of winning and prize amount do not substantially increase due to lack of cross-matching
Solution Approach 1:
The game is divided into two independent matrices (first matrix with five numbers and second matrix with one MEGA BALL number), allowing players to select numbers from separate pools. This segmentation enables cross-matching possibilities between matrices while maintaining independent evaluation of each matrix, thereby increasing winning chances without overwhelming complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a new dimension of cross-matching between two previously independent number sets. By allowing players' numbers in the first matrix to match the MEGA BALL number in the second matrix (and vice versa), the game adds a cross-dimensional winning pathway that substantially increases winning opportunities beyond traditional single-matrix games
2Productivity
If cross-matching is introduced between different sets of numbers, then winning chances and prizes are enhanced, but the game rules and comparison process become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The comparison process is segmented into distinct evaluation stages: first comparing regular numbers against regular winning numbers, then comparing MEGA BALL numbers against regular winning numbers for cross-matches, and finally comparing regular numbers against MEGA BALL winning numbers. This segmented approach handles complexity through structured, sequential processing rather than simultaneous complex evaluation
Solution Approach 2:
Different comparison rules are applied to different number types within the game. Regular numbers follow standard matching rules, while MEGA BALL numbers have special cross-matching capabilities. This local differentiation allows complex cross-matching functionality to coexist with simple standard matching, enhancing prizes without uniformly complicating the entire game structure
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AI summary
A multi-matrix lottery game allowing cross-matching between two sets of player indicia against two sets of game indicia drawn by a lottery authority is provided. A player selects one set of indicia from a first set of indicia matrix and another set of indicia from a second set of indicia matrix. The lottery authority determines an winning result by making similar selection from two sets of indicia matrices. The player's prize is determined by matching between indicia from the corresponding sets. The player is entitled to an enhanced prize if there is cross-matching between the player indicia from the first set and the winning indicia from the second set or between the player indicia of the second set and the winning indicia from the first set.