Networked Game System for Second Opportunity Random Draw Registration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing random-draw games face a challenge in encouraging players with non-winning tickets to participate in second opportunity games, as the registration process is often cumbersome and lacks engagement, leading to low participation rates.
Innovation Solution
A networked game system using computer devices with a remote server database to track players, providing additional chips and experience-based multipliers for players who register non-winning tickets, enhancing engagement and incentives through interactive gameplay and social features.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If an interactive website is provided for players to register non-winning tickets, then player registration capability is improved, but player participation rate deteriorates due to cumbersome process and lack of engagement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the ticket registration process with an interactive network game, merging two separate functions (registration and entertainment) into a single integrated system. Players register non-winning tickets by playing the game, which automatically submits their ticket numbers when they achieve a winning outcome in the game. This eliminates the need for separate registration forms and manual submission processes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the harmful effect of non-winning tickets (player disappointment and disengagement) into a beneficial opportunity by allowing players to use these non-winning tickets as entries in the interactive game. The game provides entertainment value while simultaneously registering the ticket for the second opportunity random-draw game, turning a negative experience into a positive engagement opportunity.
2Device complexity
If traditional ticket registration process is used, then system complexity is reduced, but player engagement and attractiveness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The interactive network game serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides entertainment to players, registers non-winning tickets for the second opportunity game, validates ticket numbers, and manages player accounts. This multi-functional approach eliminates the need for separate registration systems while enhancing player engagement through gameplay.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically performs ticket registration without requiring manual intervention from players. When a player achieves a winning outcome in the interactive game, the system automatically submits their ticket number for the second opportunity random-draw game, eliminating the need for players to fill out forms or navigate complex registration procedures.
3Productivity
If additional chips and experience-based rewards are provided for registering non-winning tickets, then player participation is improved, but system resource consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent provides additional chips and experience-based rewards selectively rather than universally. Players receive these incentives only when they successfully register non-winning tickets through the interactive game, not for every game played. This partial action approach encourages the desired behavior (ticket registration) without providing excessive resources for all player activities.
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AI summary
A networked game and method for entry of a non-winning game ticket in a second opportunity random draw game using a computer device that communicates with the game provider, each game player having a unique identifier and a determined balance of chips for selective use during game play shown on a display and at least one control feature selectively operative by the game player to play to an outcome for obtaining additional chips or not, with additional chips awarded to the player upon registering a non-winning ticket of a random draw game in the second opportunity game.