Multiple Streak Wagering Game System with Segmented Continuation Conditions

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a need to increase the level of interest, excitement, and volatility in playing wagering games like Roulette, Craps, and Sic Bo, as well as to enhance the operational functionality and introduce interesting variations of these games.

Innovation Solution

A multiple streak game system that allows players to place streak wagers based on various continuation conditions, where multiple streaks and additional streaks are activated depending on specific outcomes of consecutive plays of the base wagering game, offering different award structures and game progression.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a single condition streak wager is used in traditional wagering games, then the game rules are simple and easy to understand, but the level of interest, excitement, and volatility is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of understanding game rulesVSAvoidlevel of interest and excitement
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the single streak wager into multiple independent streak wagers, each with its own continuation condition. For example, instead of one streak wager covering all outcomes, the system divides it into separate streak wagers for different conditions (e.g., streak wager 1 for red outcomes, streak wager 2 for black outcomes), allowing players to engage with multiple betting scenarios simultaneously while maintaining clear, understandable rules for each segment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds a new dimension to traditional streak games by introducing multiple streak wagers with different continuation conditions rather than using a single condition. This transforms the game from a one-dimensional single-condition streak bet into a multi-dimensional structure where players can track and win based on various outcome patterns, thereby increasing excitement and versatility without complicating individual wager rules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple streak wagers with different continuation conditions are introduced, then the level of interest and excitement increases, but the device complexity and rule structure become more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelevel of interest and excitementVSAvoidcomplexity of game structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal game structure where multiple streak wagers share common functional elements. The gaming device uses a standardized framework that can handle any number of streak wagers with different continuation conditions, rather than requiring separate custom implementations for each wager type. This multi-functional design allows the system to manage complex betting scenarios while maintaining a consistent, manageable operational structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that track the outcome of each base game play and automatically update the status of multiple streak wagers based on their respective continuation conditions. This feedback loop provides real-time information to players about which streak conditions are being met, reducing perceived complexity by making the game state transparent and easily followable despite multiple active wager types.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple streak wagers are played simultaneously, then multiple award opportunities are provided increasing excitement, but the award structure becomes more complex to manage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of award opportunitiesVSAvoidcomplexity of award structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the award structure into distinct award components, each corresponding to a specific streak wager. When a player wins, the system determines and provides awards for each satisfied streak wager independently rather than managing a single complex award pool. This segmentation allows multiple award opportunities to coexist with a manageable, modular award determination process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS8986104B2Gaming system, device, and method providing a multiple streak game
Publication Date: 2015.03.24 INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY INC
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AI summary

One embodiment provides a gaming system providing a multiple streak game associated with a base or primary wagering game. The multiple streak game includes a multiple streak having a multiple streak continuation condition and a single streak having a single streak continuation condition. The multiple streak is initially the active streak. If an outcome a play of the base or primary wagering game satisfies the multiple streak continuation condition, the multiple streak remains the active streak and the player may win an award. If the outcome does not satisfy the multiple streak continuation condition but satisfies the single streak continuation condition, the multiple streak ends, the at least one single streak is set as the active streak, and the player may win an award. If the outcome does not satisfy either the multiple streak continuation condition or the at least one single streak continuation condition, the multiple streak game ends.