Persistent Moving Symbols for Progressive Wagering Games
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current electronic gaming machines lack innovative features to enhance player engagement and reward mechanisms, particularly in slot games, as they rely on traditional random number generators and static symbol displays, which do not provide dynamic and progressive jackpot opportunities.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a persistent moving symbol system in slot games, where the initial persistent moving symbol position is determined based on the bet level, and subsequent positions are adjusted to move closer to a prize-triggering position, offering a progressive jackpot opportunity, with the option to award multipliers and feature games.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional random number generators and static symbol displays are used, then the game mechanism is simple and reliable, but player engagement and entertainment value are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic symbol positions that change across game instances rather than static positions. Symbols are assigned initial positions and then move toward prize-triggering positions in subsequent instances, creating a dynamic gameplay experience that enhances player engagement while maintaining manageable system complexity through structured movement rules.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary assignment of symbols to specific positions before game instances begin. Symbols are pre-positioned on the display grid, and the game mechanics then involve these symbols moving toward prize-triggering positions, allowing the system to prepare game states in advance and manage complexity through predetermined structures.
2Adaptability or versatility
If persistent moving symbols with progressive jackpot opportunities are implemented, then player engagement and entertainment value increase, but the game mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the display grid into multiple positions and segments the symbol behavior into distinct states (initial position, moving state, prize-triggering position). Each symbol operates independently with its own position tracking, allowing the complex reward mechanism to be managed through modular, segmented components rather than a monolithic system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where symbol positions are continuously tracked and adjusted based on game outcomes. When symbols reach prize-triggering positions, this triggers jackpots or multipliers, creating a feedback loop that enhances player engagement while the structured feedback rules keep the tracking mechanism manageable.
3Ease of operation
If symbols are assigned specific positions based on bet levels, then player engagement improves through strategic positioning, but the system requires more complex position management
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different positioning rules to different symbols based on their characteristics and bet levels. Each symbol type can have specific position assignments or movement patterns, allowing players to develop strategies around symbol behavior while the system manages complexity through localized, symbol-specific rules rather than universal complex algorithms.
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AI summary
Some implementations may involve providing a slot game in which the game outcome presentation may involve displaying a persistent moving symbol. In some examples, an initial persistent moving symbol position may be based, at least in part, on a first bet level. Determining a game outcome may involve determining whether a persistent moving symbol position is a prize-triggering persistent moving symbol position. If an initial persistent moving symbol position is not a prize-triggering persistent moving symbol position, a persistent moving symbol may be presented in a secondary persistent moving symbol position of a next game outcome. The secondary persistent moving symbol position may be closer to the prize-triggering persistent moving symbol position than the initial persistent moving symbol position.