Multi-hand betting with escalating payout multipliers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Online betting games lack differentiation, leading to customer loyalty issues and limited engagement, as they often simulate traditional casino experiences with few options, resulting in similar gameplay experiences.
Innovation Solution
Implementing multi-hand betting options with escalating payouts, where players can select multiple turns with respective payout multipliers, increasing the potential for higher winnings and enhancing gameplay variability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If online games simulate traditional casino experiences with few options, then the game implementation is simple, but customer loyalty and engagement are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The game is segmented into multiple independent hands that can be played simultaneously or sequentially. Each hand operates as a separate betting instance with its own outcome determination, allowing players to diversify their betting strategy without complicating the core game mechanics. The system divides the betting process into discrete units (hands) that can be managed independently.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a temporal dimension to the betting experience by allowing players to place bets on multiple hands that resolve at different times. This adds a layer of strategic depth where players can stagger their bets across different hands, creating a multi-dimensional betting structure that goes beyond the traditional single-hand approach while maintaining the same underlying game engine.
2Productivity
If multiple hands with escalating payouts are implemented, then player engagement and satisfaction increase, but calculation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-determines the payout multipliers for each hand position before the player places their bet. The first hand is assigned a base multiplier, the second hand is assigned a higher multiplier, and so on. This preliminary assignment of escalating multipliers simplifies the calculation process during game resolution, as the system only needs to apply the pre-established multiplier sequence to the winning hands rather than performing complex real-time calculations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a standardized payout calculation template that is copied and applied to each hand. Instead of creating unique calculation logic for each hand, the system replicates the same payout determination process across multiple hands, each with its own pre-assigned multiplier. This copying approach maintains calculation simplicity while enabling multiple hands with different payout potentials.
3Adaptability or versatility
If players are offered single-turn or multiple-turn bet options, then betting flexibility improves, but interface complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The betting interface is designed with universal controls that handle both single-turn and multiple-turn bets using the same interaction patterns. The same buttons and selection mechanisms work regardless of whether the player chooses one hand or multiple hands, eliminating the need for separate interface modes. This multi-functional design allows players to flexibly choose their betting strategy without encountering different interface complexities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically determines the number of hands to play based on the player's selection without requiring explicit configuration. When a player selects the multiple-turn bet option, the system self-configures the appropriate number of hands and applies the escalating payout structure automatically. This self-service approach simplifies the user experience by removing the burden of manual setup while still providing betting flexibility.
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AI summary
Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for providing games with multi-hand bets with escalating payouts. One method includes an operation for providing an interface for a betting game, the interface including an option to select single or multiple turn bets. Additionally, the method includes an operation for detecting a player selection of the multiple-turn bet, which has a plurality of single turns, each single turn being associated with a respective payout multiplier. The method executes game operations for each single turn until the player loses or until the player plays the last turn, and calculates the total winnings, which are equal to the sum of winnings from each single turn. The winnings from each single turn are equal to the respective payout multiplier times the winnings determined from a payout table. In addition, the method includes an operation for providing the total winnings, if any, to the player.