Multi-Reel Symbol Locking Mechanism for Gaming Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gaming systems lack the ability to effectively implement multi-reel symbols from prior game results, limiting the creation of new and exciting gaming experiences.
Innovation Solution
A gaming device configured to receive a first game initiation signal, spin reels to show a first game outcome, determine if the outcome satisfies a multi-reel symbol trigger condition, and lock associated symbols together, allowing for the formation of a multi-reel symbol that can be used in a subsequent game, enhancing winning opportunities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional single-reel symbols are used in gaming devices, then the game mechanics remain simple and easy to understand, but the gaming experience becomes repetitive and lacks excitement
Solution Approach 1:
The system determines game outcomes and forms multi-reel symbols in advance before the actual game is played. The processor determines a game outcome, forms a multi-reel symbol from the determined outcome, and locks the reels associated with the multi-reel symbol together before the game is played, creating surprise and excitement while maintaining simple gameplay mechanics
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms static single-reel symbols into dynamic multi-reel symbols that can span multiple reels. The system locks reels together to form multi-reel symbols, allowing symbols to appear across multiple reels simultaneously, creating a dynamic and engaging gaming experience that adapts to different game outcomes
2Productivity
If multi-reel symbols are implemented using traditional methods, then winning opportunities increase, but the system cannot effectively utilize prior game results to enhance subsequent games
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses the outcome of a first game to inform and enhance subsequent games. The processor determines a first game outcome, forms a multi-reel symbol from that outcome, and then uses the locked multi-reel symbol in a second game. This feedback loop ensures that prior game results directly influence future gameplay, increasing winning opportunities while utilizing information from previous games
Solution Approach 2:
The system determines game outcomes and forms multi-reel symbols in advance before the actual game is played. By determining the outcome first and then forming the multi-reel symbol from that determined outcome, the system preserves and utilizes information from prior games to create enhanced winning opportunities in subsequent games
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention set forth systems, apparatuses and methods for implementation of multi-reel symbols from prior game results on gaming devices. Accordingly, a gaming device can be configured to receive a first game initiation signal and spin reels on the display to show a first game outcome. The gaming device then determines if the results of the first game outcome are associated with a multi-reel symbol trigger condition. When it is determined that the trigger condition is satisfied, a multi-reel symbol is formed from symbols associated with the triggering condition by locking the symbols together. When the game device receives a second game initiation signal, it determines a second game outcome using the locked multi-reel symbol and then displays the determined second game outcome.